Celadon Pottery

Celadon pottery not only dominated the early ceramics era but also served as an international benchmark for potters. Celadon is the result of master potters trying to emulate jade's exquisite coloration in ceramics. Through the ages and across countries, celadon can be found in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and applications. Bidsquare online auction offers a great selection of celadon vases in a shade that is elegant and aesthetically pleasing. Our collection of celadon pottery dates back to the Song Dynasty in the 19th century to contemporary Finnish art glass.

The origin of Celadon can be traced back to China and there are examples from the Eastern Han Dynasty between 25 and 220 AD. Celadon evolved in many forms during this period, such as Longquan pottery and Yue pottery. Flower motifs have been popular since the Song period. Celadon moved quickly from China to the rest of the world, with Goryeo celadon becoming extremely popular in Korea. There was a green-gray color scheme characteristic of wares produced during the Goryeo dynasty, which lasted from 918 to 1392. In the heyday of celadon (before blue-and-white pottery became fashionable in China), the pottery featured a lot of rounded bottles and bowls decorated with both floral ornamentation and birds, among others. 

Other countries, like Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam, have integrated celadon into their artistic aesthetic, distinguishing each by its distinctive characteristics. Korean pieces often have rich ornamentation layered with clay, enhancing their complexity and depth. A delicate technique called sanggam, common in Korea, was used in the works. Even though certain Japanese celadons can be elegant, the majority are designed to serve a practical purpose, such as cups, plates, and sake bowls. Fired blue or bluish-white pieces were commonly used for ornamentation and ceremony. There are also distinctive characteristics that distinguish Celadon from its Southeast Asia counterparts.

Celadon Pottery for Auction

Here on auction website Bidsquare, you can find an array of antique celadon vases in a variety of styles. Our collection includes square Chinese Cong vases, Korean Meiping urn vases, and Chinese crackle vases. The European style can be brought to life with celadon Jasperware vases when searching for antique celadon pottery. The Famille Rose porcelain vaseline is also available in celadon shades. You can find monumental architectural vases in brown or copper accent colors and aged textures. There are also vintage celadon vases, which date back to the mid-century era that are suitable for abstract collectors. With our vintage and antique celadon pottery, you will shop beautiful green vases sourced from reputable vintage sellers.

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