The spittoon was a vessel placed upon the dining table and used to discard everyday trash and other dregs in ancient China.The piece has a wide gaping mouth, and a long neck atop a round belly. Over centuries, the bowl’s silhouette has remained unchanged; the only difference being the distinct touches of creativity the artist would use to denote originality, taste or style. This vessel is produced in strict accordance with old tradition. The large mouth has five discernible wave-like crests. These give certain energy to the piece whilst also convey...
The spittoon was a vessel placed upon the dining table and used to discard everyday trash and other dregs in ancient China.
The piece has a wide gaping mouth, and a long neck atop a round belly. Over centuries, the bowl’s silhouette has remained unchanged; the only difference being the distinct touches of creativity the artist would use to denote originality, taste or style.
This vessel is produced in strict accordance with old tradition. The large mouth has five discernible wave-like crests. These give certain energy to the piece whilst also conveying a sense of serenity and elegance. The belly is decorated with numerous layers of lotus petals and stands solemn and steady.
Although being both inferior in size and purpose, this vessel should never be underestimated. The delicate techniques used and countless hours spent to craft such a piece are evident in its beauty.
From the end of the Tang dynasty to the period of the Northern Song, the most iconic of these pots were from the Yue kiln. The “mì sè”(secret-colour) porcelain is supreme both in quality and color. The porcelain, which was considered a treasure, is very rare and historically only reserved for the imperial family.
Please note: slight color variations may occur due to the complexity of accurately photographing the color of each celadon piece.
