Longquan celadon

Date: Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279)

Dimensions: Height 26.5 cm, Diameter of mouth 7.6 cm, Diameter of base 8.5 cm

Material: Porcelain

• Object Type：
  • CERAMICS
• Location：
  • CeraMIX Gallery
• Tag：
  • cong vase longquan ware celadon southern song porcelain

Following the Song dynasty tradition, Japan embraced the art of flower arrangement using celadon Cong-shaped vases. These vases, known as "Kyozutsu", appear in the "Rikka Zukan", a flower arrangement manual dated 1554. The renowned tea ceremony record, "Matsuya Kaiki", further illustrates this practice, documenting the arrangement of narcissus in a celadon Cong-shaped vase. This vessel was most likely Longquan celadon, showcasing the enduring popularity of this form for floral displays in Japan.