A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CELADON RIBBED BOX AND COVER Yuan/Min...

Hammer

£45

A CHINESE QING DYNASTY CELADON RIBBED BOX AND COVER Yuan/Ming style, of chrysanthemum moulded form, decorated with flowers and vines. 8 cm diameter. Note: For many centuries, celadon wares were highly regarded by the Chinese imperial court, before being replaced in fashion by painted wares, especially the new blue and white porcelain under the Yuan dynasty. The similarity of the colour to jade, traditionally the most highly valued material in China, was a large part of its attraction. Celadon continued to be produced in China at a lower level, often with a conscious sense of reviving older styles. In Korea the celadons produced under the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392) are regarded as the classic wares of Korean porcelain.