Dehua blue and white glaze handed pot
Dehua blue and white glaze handed pot
Dehua blue and white glazed POTS are a typical type of porcelain in the Song Dynasty. They usually have the following characteristics:
Styling: These are usually designed with a flared mouth, long neck, round shoulders, bulging belly and shallow rounded feet. One side has a flat double bar crank and the other side has a meander. This design is not only beautiful, but also easy to use.
Decoration: The shoulder to abdomen of the pot is usually engraved with a twin-wrapped pattern, this delicate decoration shows the exquisite craftsmanship of the Song Dynasty porcelain.
Glaze color: Dehua Kiln's blue and white glaze color is unique, the glaze color is green and white, giving people a warm feeling like jade. The glazed surface is uniform and bright, reflecting the typical charm of Song Dynasty porcelain.
In addition, when identifying the porcelain of Dehua Kiln, it can be judged by the light transmittance. Real ancient Dehua porcelain should have a certain degree of light transmission, if it is not transparent, it may be a fake. At the same time, the glaze of the genuine product should be warm and weak light, rather than too harsh gloss.
To sum up, Dehua blue and white glazed pot is not only a practical vessel, its unique aesthetic characteristics also make it one of the representative works of ceramic art in the Song Dynasty.
