This imposing celadon vase, carved with scrolling peony blooms, reflects the height of Longquan ceramic craftsmanship during the Southern Song and Yuan dynasties. Its flaring mouth, balanced profile, and even glaze speak to technical precision and aesthetic restraint.

Vases of this scale were rarely everyday objects. They may have stood in temple halls, elite residences, or even been placed in tombs as symbols of cultivated taste and enduring beauty. The peony, a motif of wealth and honour, reinforces the vase’s role as a statement of status—refined, commanding, and serene.
Height 45.6 cms