A Yue-type green glazed cup – Jin Dynasty
This cup/small bowl has slightly rounded sides and a flat, concave base. It has been fired at high temperature and is covered overall in an olive-green glaze, continuing over the foot ring and base. Traces of kiln furniture can be seen on the base, which is typical of these early Yue-type wares. This type of bowl was fired in several Zhejiang kilns in The Jin dynasty, Yue, Taizhou and Linhai to name a few.
Period: Jin dynasty (266-420)
Size: Diameter 8.5 cm, Height 4.6 cm
Condition: Very good condition, minor wear and baking flaws, UV-checked – no cracks or repairs
Provenance: Private Swedish collection, bought from Nils Nessim (1917-1974) who had an antique store in Stockholm.
SKU: 205
References: Shards from related bowls have been excavated at the Taizhou kiln site. Shards are illustrated in The specimens of ancient Chinese kilns in the collection of the Palace Museum – Zhejiang Volume 2, Feng Xiaoqi, 2015, plates 659, 660.
More info: Yue ware
