Bottle vase with floral scrolls
ca. 1100 - ca. 1199
Medium
turning
Dimensions
20; 34
About this artwork
Fles met ingelegd celadon-glazuur, met goudlak reparaturen.
Art Historical Context
This elegant bottle vase, standing 34 cm tall and 20 cm in diameter dates to the 12th (ca. 1100–1199) and exemplifies the masterful pottery traditions of China's Song dynasty. Crafted the wheel-throwing technique—known as "turning"— graceful form features floral scroll motifs, a popular decorative theme symbolizing harmony with nature and imperial elegance. The anonymous artisan's skill is evident in the vase's balanced proportions, evoking the refined aesthetic of the era. What truly distinguishes this piece is its inlaid celadon glaze, a hallmark of Song ceramics prized for its serene, jade...
About the Artist
anonymous
In the vast tapestry of art history, "Anonymous" stands not as a singular individual but as a collective designation for countless unidentified creators whose works have endured across millennia. These artists, spanning prehistoric cave painters to medieval illuminators and folk craftsmen, produced the foundational layers of human visual culture. Prior to the Renaissance, when individual fame emer...