Vietnamese Celadon Porcelain Spoon, Pale Sage Glaze
Contemporary — c. 2000s
- Material
- Ceramic
- Use
- Serving
- Century
- 21st century CE
- Size
- Average
- Provenance
- Owner's collection
Dimensions2 measurements
- Overall length
- 17.5 cm
- Overall width
- 5.2 cm
Catalogue Note
A refined ceramic spoon in pale celadon glaze, marked by a gently curved bowl and tapered handle of restrained elegance. The glaze exhibits the soft, pale jade-green characteristic of celadon ware, with subtle tonal variation suggesting hand-finishing. The form is decidedly modern, eschewing ornament in favour of pure functional grace; the spoon shows no obvious crazing or chipping, indicating careful use or recent manufacture. A confident piece in the minimalist aesthetic tradition.
Spoon Lore
Celadon glaze—prized since the Song dynasty for its luminous pale green tone—derives its colour from iron oxide fired in a reduction kiln; the technique remains highly valued in contemporary studio ceramics for its association with restraint and understated sophistication.
From the collection of
Emma Richardson