六朝 越窯青瓷臥羊|Vessel in the shape of a kneeling ram

Art Historical Context

This charming celadon-glazed stoneware vessel, shaped as a kneeling ram, hails from China's Six Dynasties period (ca. 4th century), a turbulent era of political fragmentation following the Han dynasty's fall. Crafted at the renowned Yue kilns in modern-day Zhejiang province, it exemplifies early Yue ware—one of the earliest high-fired stonewares with a signature pale green celadon glaze. just 15.2 cm long, this intimate piece likely served as a ritual or decorative container, its naturalistic form capturing the ram's serene posture with subtle modeling and a glossy, jade-like surface that mimi...