Longquan‑Kiln Celadon Washer with Ice‑Crack Glaze,Yuan Dynasty,13th‑14th Century

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Dimensions:Diameter 12 cm (4.72 in),Height 3 cm (1.18 in),Yuan Dynasty,13th‑14th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The washer is fully intact without chips,breaks or restorations.The entire interior and exterior are covered with natural dense ice‑flake crackled glaze.Original burial soil patina and rust‑brown encrustations are scattered across inner base,outer wall and foot area,formed naturally during long‑term underground interment.The rim displays faint yellowish‑brown glaze discoloration from kiln firing.No modern filling,no over‑polishing,no artificial patina or chemical cleaning.This Longquan celadon washer originates from an old private Asian ceramic collection based in Houston,Texas,USA.The collector specialized in excavated southern Chinese medieval porcelain relics.This piece was acquired in 2004 via a reputable Los‑Angeles‑based antique dealer focusing on Song‑Yuan wares.It was preserved in acid‑free storage box and rarely exhibited.Now it enters public market following family estate settlement.Description:This shallow circular washer is a classic daily‑use and scholar‑studio object from Yuan‑era Longquan kiln.It features thinly rounded flared rim,shallow curved wall,broad inner cavity and short low circular foot ring.The whole vessel is coated with thick turquoise‑green celadon glaze.The glaze surface is covered with natural interlaced ice‑crack craze lines,which lend a special textured aesthetic effect.Burial‑derived rust‑colored soil deposits adhere unevenly to inner base and outer surface,witnessing its long underground history.The foot base retains original ancient glaze condition with multi‑toned corrosion traces.Washers of this shape served as writing‑brush washing vessels for literati or small ritual offering dishes.Longquan kiln produced large quantities of celadon wares in Yuan period;pieces retaining complete natural ice‑crack glaze together with authentic excavated patina are desirable among relic collectors.This washer presents restrained elegant form,rich crackled glaze texture and genuine ancient burial traces,it is a fine representative specimen for Yuan‑Dynasty Longquan celadon research and collection.

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