Celadon ritual object - Ceramic - China - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
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Ceramic Ming dynasty celadon ritual object, titled Celadon objet rituel, measures 17 cm high by 10.5 cm wide, in good condition, authentic/original.
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Description from the seller
Observed characteristics
- Height about 17 cm
- Weight about 425 g (very light for the volume)
- Fine light beige paste
- Milky-looking pale celadon glaze with a whitish appearance
- Base turned and manually turned
- Front opening giving access to an internal chamber
- Architectural form reminiscent of a perfume burner or ritual object
Hypothesis on function
The presence of an internal chamber accessible through a frontal opening suggests a perfume burner, aroma burner, or a related ritual object. The silhouette recalls certain elements of a stupa or stylized pagoda.
Probable datings (order of plausibility)
1. Late Ming – Early Qing (17th–18th century): currently the most reasonable hypothesis.
2. Early Qing (18th century): possible.
3. Earlier provincial production (late Yuan / early Ming): possible but not demonstrated.
4. Song or Yuan period: cannot be ruled out without physical examination, but photographs do not allow it to be confirmed.
Level of confidence
Ancient authenticity: rather favorable.
Asian origin: high probability.
Precise dating: requires direct examination of the paste, glaze, internal deposits, and ideally specialized expertise.
Conclusion
The piece appears atypical and does not conform to the classical shapes of the celadons most commonly encountered. Its interest lies precisely in its unusual and potentially ritual character. An expert appraisal.
Observed characteristics
- Height about 17 cm
- Weight about 425 g (very light for the volume)
- Fine light beige paste
- Milky-looking pale celadon glaze with a whitish appearance
- Base turned and manually turned
- Front opening giving access to an internal chamber
- Architectural form reminiscent of a perfume burner or ritual object
Hypothesis on function
The presence of an internal chamber accessible through a frontal opening suggests a perfume burner, aroma burner, or a related ritual object. The silhouette recalls certain elements of a stupa or stylized pagoda.
Probable datings (order of plausibility)
1. Late Ming – Early Qing (17th–18th century): currently the most reasonable hypothesis.
2. Early Qing (18th century): possible.
3. Earlier provincial production (late Yuan / early Ming): possible but not demonstrated.
4. Song or Yuan period: cannot be ruled out without physical examination, but photographs do not allow it to be confirmed.
Level of confidence
Ancient authenticity: rather favorable.
Asian origin: high probability.
Precise dating: requires direct examination of the paste, glaze, internal deposits, and ideally specialized expertise.
Conclusion
The piece appears atypical and does not conform to the classical shapes of the celadons most commonly encountered. Its interest lies precisely in its unusual and potentially ritual character. An expert appraisal.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
China
Material
Ceramic
Height
17 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Title of artwork
Celadon ritual object
Condition
Good condition
Authenticity
Original/official
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