Vase, Chinese Ceramics, Rijksmuseum.
Summary
The green glaze was a new invention during the Han period. It imitated the patina of bronze and was used only for grave goods. The colour of the glaze, which has a characteristic pearly gloss, can range from various shades of green to brownish-yellow.
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Date
1850 - 1950
Source
Rijksmuseum
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