Zichuan: Celadon Lotus Zun

The Celadon Lotus Zun, a Grade-One National Cultural Relic, is an iconic piece marking the maturity of celadon craftsmanship during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. It features a graceful form and elegant decoration. The entire body is covered with a thin, even celadon glaze that appears green with a yellowish tint, glossy and lustrous, full of a noble and splendid air. It was a rare and highly exalted ritual vessel of its time.