Four Song Celadon Ware Bowls | Fujian Province | Circa 12th Century

Provenance & Ownership History
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Formerly in the collection of the National Museum of the Philippines. The piece was subsequently offered by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, in its European, American & Asian Art and Antiques auction of September 18, 2023, as Lot 805. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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  • Set of four 12th century Song Dynasty celadon ware bowls with incised floral motifs and maritime wear
  • Video showcasing four Song dynasty celadon bowls from Fujian, China, circa the 12th century, highlighting their pale green glaze, incised floral decoration, and rounded forms.
  • 360-degree video of a Song dynasty celadon bowl from Fujian, China, circa the 12th century, showing its pale green glaze, incised floral decoration, and rounded form.
  • Set of four ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowls dating to the 12th century CE, recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck off the coast of Java, Indonesia.
  • Four Song Dynasty Chinese ceramic bowls featuring pale green celadon glaze, incised floral decorations, and marine encrustations from centuries of underwater submersion.
  • Ancient Chinese celadon pottery collection consisting of four heavily potted Song Dynasty bowls with delicate green glazes and archaeological marine deposits.
  • Group of four 12th-century Song Dynasty celadon bowls from the Jepara Shipwreck, displaying traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, incised patterns, and preserved barnacle accretions.
  • Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowl featuring a softly translucent green glaze and finely incised floral motifs decorating its interior.
  • Twelfth-century Chinese celadon pottery bowl recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck, displaying marine encrustations and naturally weathered ceramic surfaces.
  • Song Dynasty ceramic bowl featuring delicate floral incising beneath a pale green celadon glaze, reflecting traditional Chinese pottery techniques.
  • Ancient Chinese celadon-glazed bowl with a rounded body, gently flared rim, and decorative linear incisions along its exterior.
  • Archaeological Song Dynasty celadon bowl displaying preserved barnacle and mussel accretions from prolonged submersion in Southeast Asian waters.
  • Twelfth-century Chinese ceramic bowl featuring an unglazed foot ring, exposed natural clay body, and subtle variations in celadon glaze coloration.
  • Ancient Song Dynasty celadon ware bowl measuring approximately 6.75 inches in diameter, featuring a glazed interior and traditional incised floral decoration.
  • Chinese Song Dynasty shipwreck pottery bowl displaying marine mineral deposits, aged celadon glaze, and distinctive hand-finished ceramic construction.
  • Antique Chinese celadon bowl from the 12th century CE, featuring incised exterior lines, a softly rounded profile, and an unglazed base.
  • Song Dynasty celadon ceramic bowl recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck, preserving its original pale green glaze beneath areas of marine encrustation.
  • Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowl associated with the National Museum of the Philippines collection, featuring traditional floral ornamentation and documented shipwreck provenance.
Set of four 12th century Song Dynasty celadon ware bowls with incised floral motifs and maritime wear
Video showcasing four Song dynasty celadon bowls from Fujian, China, circa the 12th century, highlighting their pale green glaze, incised floral decoration, and rounded forms.
360-degree video of a Song dynasty celadon bowl from Fujian, China, circa the 12th century, showing its pale green glaze, incised floral decoration, and rounded form.
Set of four ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowls dating to the 12th century CE, recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck off the coast of Java, Indonesia.
Four Song Dynasty Chinese ceramic bowls featuring pale green celadon glaze, incised floral decorations, and marine encrustations from centuries of underwater submersion.
Ancient Chinese celadon pottery collection consisting of four heavily potted Song Dynasty bowls with delicate green glazes and archaeological marine deposits.
Group of four 12th-century Song Dynasty celadon bowls from the Jepara Shipwreck, displaying traditional Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, incised patterns, and preserved barnacle accretions.
Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowl featuring a softly translucent green glaze and finely incised floral motifs decorating its interior.
Twelfth-century Chinese celadon pottery bowl recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck, displaying marine encrustations and naturally weathered ceramic surfaces.
Song Dynasty ceramic bowl featuring delicate floral incising beneath a pale green celadon glaze, reflecting traditional Chinese pottery techniques.
Ancient Chinese celadon-glazed bowl with a rounded body, gently flared rim, and decorative linear incisions along its exterior.
Archaeological Song Dynasty celadon bowl displaying preserved barnacle and mussel accretions from prolonged submersion in Southeast Asian waters.
Twelfth-century Chinese ceramic bowl featuring an unglazed foot ring, exposed natural clay body, and subtle variations in celadon glaze coloration.
Ancient Song Dynasty celadon ware bowl measuring approximately 6.75 inches in diameter, featuring a glazed interior and traditional incised floral decoration.
Chinese Song Dynasty shipwreck pottery bowl displaying marine mineral deposits, aged celadon glaze, and distinctive hand-finished ceramic construction.
Antique Chinese celadon bowl from the 12th century CE, featuring incised exterior lines, a softly rounded profile, and an unglazed base.
Song Dynasty celadon ceramic bowl recovered from the Jepara Shipwreck, preserving its original pale green glaze beneath areas of marine encrustation.
Ancient Chinese Song Dynasty celadon bowl associated with the National Museum of the Philippines collection, featuring traditional floral ornamentation and documented shipwreck provenance.
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Four Song Celadon Ware Bowls | Fujian Province | Circa 12th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: China (recovered from Jepara Shipwreck, Central Javan coast)
Material: Celadon-glazed terracotta with incised decoration
Period: Song Dynasty, 12th Century CE

Description

This set of four Song Celadon Ware bowls reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of Song-era ceramics. Each bowl is heavily potted and finished with a transparent celadon glaze, producing a soft green hue with subtle tonal variations. The interiors are decorated with incised floral motifs, while the exteriors display linear incising, leaving the bases unglazed to reveal the natural clay body.

Features

- Transparent celadon glaze with subtle tonal variation

- Incised floral decoration on the interior

- Linear exterior incising with unglazed foot rings

- Heavily potted construction for durability and daily use

- Barnacle and mussel accretions from centuries of submersion

Cultural Significance

Celadon wares from the Song Dynasty are among the most refined examples of Chinese ceramic traditions. They were highly prized both domestically and abroad, with vast quantities exported throughout Asia. The Jepara Shipwreck, discovered off the coast of Java, contained over 10,000 ceramic pieces, providing invaluable insight into maritime trade routes linking China with Southeast Asia. This set of bowls embodies the cross-cultural exchanges and commercial networks that defined the period, while their decoration reflects the Song dynasty’s balance of functionality and understated beauty.

Condition

The bowls remain well-preserved with glaze and decoration intact. Marine accretions—including barnacles and mussels—attest to their long submersion and reinforce their maritime provenance. One bowl bears a label from the National Museum of the Philippines, confirming its documented recovery and enhancing its provenance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Diameter: 6.75 in
Height: 2.75 in

Age (Approximate)

825–925 years old

Provenance 

Formerly in the collection of the National Museum of the Philippines. The piece was subsequently offered by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, in its European, American & Asian Art and Antiques auction of September 18, 2023, as Lot 805. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: China (recovered from Jepara Shipwreck, Central Javan coast)
Material: Celadon-glazed terracotta with incised decoration
Period: Song Dynasty, 12th Century CE

Description

This set of four Song Celadon Ware bowls reflects the elegance and craftsmanship of Song-era ceramics. Each bowl is heavily potted and finished with a transparent celadon glaze, producing a soft green hue with subtle tonal variations. The interiors are decorated with incised floral motifs, while the exteriors display linear incising, leaving the bases unglazed to reveal the natural clay body.

Features

- Transparent celadon glaze with subtle tonal variation

- Incised floral decoration on the interior

- Linear exterior incising with unglazed foot rings

- Heavily potted construction for durability and daily use

- Barnacle and mussel accretions from centuries of submersion

Cultural Significance

Celadon wares from the Song Dynasty are among the most refined examples of Chinese ceramic traditions. They were highly prized both domestically and abroad, with vast quantities exported throughout Asia. The Jepara Shipwreck, discovered off the coast of Java, contained over 10,000 ceramic pieces, providing invaluable insight into maritime trade routes linking China with Southeast Asia. This set of bowls embodies the cross-cultural exchanges and commercial networks that defined the period, while their decoration reflects the Song dynasty’s balance of functionality and understated beauty.

Condition

The bowls remain well-preserved with glaze and decoration intact. Marine accretions—including barnacles and mussels—attest to their long submersion and reinforce their maritime provenance. One bowl bears a label from the National Museum of the Philippines, confirming its documented recovery and enhancing its provenance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Diameter: 6.75 in
Height: 2.75 in

Age (Approximate)

825–925 years old

Provenance 

Formerly in the collection of the National Museum of the Philippines. The piece was subsequently offered by Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia, in its European, American & Asian Art and Antiques auction of September 18, 2023, as Lot 805. Following the auction, it entered a private collection in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Learn More

Study the legacy of Song Dynasty Celadon Ceramics

Browse our Collection of Ancient Chinese Artifacts

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