Accession Number2005/2.86
TitleWine Set
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date317-439Medium & Supportglaze on stonewareDimensions 1 3/8 in x 5 3/4 in x 5 3/4 in (3.49 cm x 14.61 cm x 14.61 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ping and Zenobia LeeSubject matterA celadon wine set,
yue ware, from the Eastern Jin dynasty (317-439).
Wine sets became popular during the Western Han dynasty, and such sets in both lacquer and ceramics have been found in tombs. They usually consist of five or seven small cups on a tray for "wine" (rice or millet based alcoholic brew) service. These feature a light gray-green celadon glaze, typical of
yue kilns in Zhejiang during the Eastern Jin dynasty.
Physical DescriptionA shallow tray with flat bottom and straight sides, holding five smaller cups with flat bottoms and straight sides. They are all covered in a gray-green celadon glaze.
Primary Object Classification Ceramic Primary Object TypebowlAdditional Object Classification(s)CeramicCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
celadon (glaze)
ceramic (material)
cups (drinking vessels)
stoneware (pottery)
trays