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Celadon
By the Sung period in China (960-1279AD), celadon glazes had reached
their height. Greatly prized for their beautiful colors, these
celadons had a profound depth and changeability of character,
reminiscent of the hues to be found in a cool body of water. Pots
produced for the imperial court carried elegant sgraffito designs using
the fluxing characteristic of celadon to create a deepening of tone
within the decorative cut.
Celadon glazes were made from a blend of local clays and wood ash.
Specially formulated and developed during reduction firing,
celadons glaze colors range from turquoise to melt-water blue, grey to
soft green and olive. Varying in density from opaque to
transparent and with surface finishes smooth matt to high gloss.
Some celadons may also exhibit the crackle characteristics much prized
by the potters of ancient China, lending an interesting textural quality
to finished pieces.
Unconstrained by fashion trends, celadon glazes are ageless in their
simple elegance. Complemented by the translucent whiteness of
porcelain, the calm, meditative liquidity of celadon continues to
inspire the ceramic artist.
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