Vintage Chinese celadon teacups (34)
Vintage Chinese celadon teacups. 7cm x 5.5cm. sold individually.
These cups feature an openwork design called, “rice grain porcelain”, which is a technique that creates small translucent windows of glaze in the clay body. This technique was first used in China in the 14th century and has fluctuated in popularity since then. In Japan this technique is called, Hotaru-de, or firefly, since the light shines through the holes to create the impression of fireflies.
Celadon was first developed in China and refers to the characteristic green glaze that can be applied to porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. The celadon glaze contains a measured percentage of iron oxide that turns green in a reduction firing. However, the glaze can range in colors, including blue, yellow, and brown. Celadon became famous during the Song dynasty and was the hallmark of the elegant ceramic traditions of the time. Celadon wares became produced throughout Asia and are particularly popular in Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Vintage Chinese celadon teacups. 7cm x 5.5cm. sold individually.
These cups feature an openwork design called, “rice grain porcelain”, which is a technique that creates small translucent windows of glaze in the clay body. This technique was first used in China in the 14th century and has fluctuated in popularity since then. In Japan this technique is called, Hotaru-de, or firefly, since the light shines through the holes to create the impression of fireflies.
Celadon was first developed in China and refers to the characteristic green glaze that can be applied to porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. The celadon glaze contains a measured percentage of iron oxide that turns green in a reduction firing. However, the glaze can range in colors, including blue, yellow, and brown. Celadon became famous during the Song dynasty and was the hallmark of the elegant ceramic traditions of the time. Celadon wares became produced throughout Asia and are particularly popular in Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Vintage Chinese celadon teacups. 7cm x 5.5cm. sold individually.
These cups feature an openwork design called, “rice grain porcelain”, which is a technique that creates small translucent windows of glaze in the clay body. This technique was first used in China in the 14th century and has fluctuated in popularity since then. In Japan this technique is called, Hotaru-de, or firefly, since the light shines through the holes to create the impression of fireflies.
Celadon was first developed in China and refers to the characteristic green glaze that can be applied to porcelain, stoneware, and earthenware. The celadon glaze contains a measured percentage of iron oxide that turns green in a reduction firing. However, the glaze can range in colors, including blue, yellow, and brown. Celadon became famous during the Song dynasty and was the hallmark of the elegant ceramic traditions of the time. Celadon wares became produced throughout Asia and are particularly popular in Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam.