Tang Dynasty Celadon Shard

Tang Dynasty Celadon Shard 1

Material/Specs: High-fired stoneware, Ash glaze.

Context & Provenance

When It Was Found (Creation Context)

Recovered from the wreck of the Belitung shipwreck in the Java Sea in 1998.

Country & Location of Origin

Yue Kilns, Zhejiang Province, China

Real History & Interpretation

This shard represents the height of early Chinese ceramic mastery. The subtle blue-green glaze, achieved through precise firing temperatures, made Yue ware highly prized across Asia, serving as currency and luxury goods along maritime trade routes.

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