China, Ming Dynasty, Longquan Kilns, Rare Export Celadon Bowl

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Celadon glazed stoneware bowl, engraved in the center with a Sanskrit syllable underglaze.

Glazed stoneware
Ming Dynasty, late 15th - early 16th century
Longquan kilns (Zhejiang)

Dimensions: D. 14.5 x H. 7.5 cm

Condition report: excellent condition, no missing parts/chips/restoration

The Longquan kilns are known to be one of the largest celadon production centers in China, and this since the Song dynasty. "The traditional firing technique of Longquan celadon" was inscribed in 2009 by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Between 1405 and 1433, Ming Dynasty China mounted a series of seven naval expeditions, led by Admiral Zheng He. He visited many ports and kingdoms, including India, Bengal, and Ceylon. Throughout his voyages, Zheng He generously distributed gifts of silk, ceramics, and other Chinese goods.

Our bowl is a fine and rare example of Chinese production intended for the export market, testifying to the recently strengthened ties with this region of the world. A similar example is held at the Baur Foundation (Geneva) under the inventory number FB.CM.2004.QC30.