📌 Quick Specifications
- Item Type: Scholar’s Brush Washer / Small Dish
- Material: Monochrome Longquan Celadon Stoneware
- Dimensions: Open Diameter: 4.75 inches (approx. 12.1 cm)
- Primary Color: Translucent Jade Green / Sea-Green Glaze
- Origin: China (Longquan Kilns, Zhejiang Province)
- Period / Age: Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
- Marking: Features the stamped/incised character "Le" (樂 / 乐) in the interior well center.
📖 Product Description
Up for your consideration is a rare, authenticated antique Chinese Longquan celadon brush washer dating to the Ming Dynasty. Measuring a delicate 4.75 inches in diameter, this classical scholar's object features a thick, robustly potted body layered in a lustrous, glassy sea-green glaze that thins elegantly near the rim and pools beautifully inside the well.
The center of the wash is crisp and intentionally stamped with the auspicious character "Le" (樂 / 乐), signifying joy or good fortune. The underside reveals the hallmark unglazed foot ring with characteristic orange-red iron burn spots left by the kiln support firing process. A stunning, tactile piece of historic Chinese monochrome ceramic art perfect for any advanced pottery collection.
🔎 Condition Report
- Overall Status: Excellent antique condition relative to its extensive age.
- Glaze Integrity: The celadon glaze retains a brilliant translucent sheen. Free of any major modern structural repairs or hairline cracks.
- Base Condition: The foot ring is intentionally unglazed, showing typical historic shelf wear and natural oxidation from firing. Light, inherent kiln dust/particles trapped under the glaze may be present, affirming its hand-crafted, ancient kiln provenance.
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📦 Professional Shipping & Handling
- Secure Packaging: This rare artifact will be heavily double-wrapped in bubble wrap and surrounded by dense packing materials inside a sturdy shipping box to ensure safe transit.
- Insurance Included: Full tracking and signature-required shipping insurance are automatically included with this item.
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