Ming Dynasty Celadon Jarlets (2) from Torrington Collection
click the photo to enlarge
Two Ming Dynasty celadon jarlets, of baluster form, one in a green glaze, the other in a green crackle glaze, height 7 cm and 6 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
- Crackling and Crackle as a Decorative Technique - Crackle, also known as crackling, is a decorative technique that has been used in China for centuries. It is believed to have originated during the Song Dynasty (960?1279 AD) and was primarily used in the production of ceramics, lacquerware, and furniture. The crackling effect was achieved by applying a glaze or lacquer that was formulated to crack during firing, creating a crackled pattern on the surface of the item.
During the Ming Dynasty (1368?1644 AD), crackle became a highly sought-after decorative technique, and it was used to create intricate and beautiful designs on ceramics and lacquer ware.
In Western decorative arts, crackle / crackling came into use during the Art Nouveau movement in the late 19th and early 20th century. The crackling effect was used to create a sense of movement and fluidity in the design of Art Nouveau pieces.
It was also used in the 1920s and 1930s during the Art Deco movement.
Visually similar items
Barry Brickell Fatso jug, large size, classic form with pinched bird-head type spout, speckled grey glaze with lustrous red/brown glaze highlights. Height 31 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
Graeme Storm stoneware pottery lidded jug, strap handle, dark brown tenmoko type glaze, impressed mark. Height 20.5 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
Chinese lavender Splash twin handled jar, of squat baluster form, lavender splash to body, on a blue ground, height 8 cm
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
Andrew van der Putten, stoneware jug, with green glaze
Sold by
in
for
You can display prices in $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.