Celadon Cup
and Tray with Phoenix Pattern
The Five Dynasties
Tea cup with tray was firstly invented in the Jin Dynasty.
Since the Tang Dynasty, it had been a popular design of tea
equipment. It was produced in many places such as the Yue
Kiln in South China, or the Yaozhou Kiln in North China.
This piece of tea cup and tray was made in the Yaozhou Kiln
in Tongchuan, Shanxi province.
In the Five Dynasties, the Yaozhou Kiln was specialized in
the production of celadon porcelain. The design was
exquisite and color was pure and clean. Yaozhou Kiln was
high appreciated by many people. This cup was a typical
product of the Yaozhou Kiln.
Background
Knowledge:
History of China
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