Celadon cup, Longquan ware, Southern Song dynasty, 13th century. H. 4.2 cm Mouth Dia. 8.9 cm. © Copyright 2023 MAYUYAMA & CO., LTD

Provenance: Max Robertson (1915–2009) Collection.

Note: A celadon cup that was fired in the Longquan kiln during the Southern Song dynasty. A hemispherical body that draws a relaxed arc is accented with a small foot and a ring. From the unglazed high tatami mats, you can see the redness that has come out from the firing.

When we think of Ryusen kiln celadon from the Southern Song dynasty, we think of a clear bluish glaze, but this piece has a slightly greenish color. Also, the color development is not uniform depending on the firing environment. However, it can also be said that such a characteristic seems to be a substitute for one side on the contrary, and it is an interesting personality of this work. In addition to admiring its appearance, it is also the perfect size and handle for actually using it as a sake cup.