Celadon Glazed Pottery Stool from Shanxi
The origins of Celadon began at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC €“ 220AD) but it wasn€™t until the Jin Dynasty (265 €“ 420) that the creation of celadon excelled as an art form.
Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside. it also resembles the colour of jade, which has been considered a sacred stone in China since pre-history.
These stools can be used inside or outside as temperatures in Shanxi can drop as low as -20.
From China
35 x 35 x 48 (W x D x H cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
The origins of Celadon began at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC €“ 220AD) but it wasn€™t until the Jin Dynasty (265 €“ 420) that the creation of celadon excelled as an art form.
Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside. it also resembles the colour of jade, which has been considered a sacred stone in China since pre-history.
These stools can be used inside or outside as temperatures in Shanxi can drop as low as -20.
From China
35 x 35 x 48 (W x D x H cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
Description
The origins of Celadon began at the end of the Han Dynasty (206 BC €“ 220AD) but it wasn€™t until the Jin Dynasty (265 €“ 420) that the creation of celadon excelled as an art form.
Celadon was favoured by nobles and the wealthy classes due to a myth that it would break if poisoned food or liquid was put inside. it also resembles the colour of jade, which has been considered a sacred stone in China since pre-history.
These stools can be used inside or outside as temperatures in Shanxi can drop as low as -20.
From China
35 x 35 x 48 (W x D x H cms)
UK Delivery Charge - except Highlands & Islands £40
More delivery options available at checkout
