Key words: China, red glaze, Yuan dynasty, porcelain jar, Jun Kiln

Size (cm): 12.6*12.8

Jun Kiln was the most famous porcelain kiln in Northern China following the Ru Kiln since Earlier Song Dynasty. Except for adopting blue glaze, Jun Kiln further created the “red glaze”, which was known as the Jun Red or “Copper Red Glaze”. This artwork is the representative of copper red glaze of Jun Kiln. The porcelain of Jun Kiln was mainly provided for royal court in Earlier Song Dynasty, which was gradually lost its popularity in the late Yuan Dynasty.

This jar is from Jun Kiln of Yuan Dynasty. The glaze is thick and fine, with shiny and rich color. The shape of the jar is elegant, showing the profound appeal of ancient porcelain of typical Jun Kiln. The glaze of both inside and outside sparks pure red, and makes the presenting color appear calm and peaceful. The distinct series number of Jun Kiln marked on the bottom, ranks this jar a precious and valuable ancient fine porcelain of the Kiln.