This is an exquisite celadon vase with plum-green crackled glaze. Crackle, a network of irregular cracks in the glaze caused by a disagreement in the rate of shrinkage between body and glaze during cooling. From the Song Dynasty and onward crackles seems to have been intentionally produced as decoration. The appearance could be stained with soot or other pigment being rubbed into the cracks. Crackle decoration is to be found on Song Dynasty wares such as Guan and Ge. The crackle of fine brownish lines and thicker transparent lines is called 'Gold Thread and Silver Wire'. The transparent cracks will keep growing after firing on a very slow pace for many years.

The most impressive nature of crackled glazing is its uniqueness. No two of the textures can be the same. In addition to this traditional feature the artist Mr. Lu Weisun who hand crafted this artwork, kept the mouth rim clay's original color tone without glazing. The decent brownish Zijin (Chinese name) clay used by Lu that creates very beautiful visual effect together with the plum-green color from the glaze. It also creates the largest 'Gold Thread' at the top line that reflects its design style.

Lu Weisun's Celadon Vase With Plum-Green Crackled Glaze is in perfect condition and his signature on base with certificate signed and original box from his workshop.

Year of Completion: 2007

Mouth Rim Diameter: 13cm

Base Rim Diameter: 9.3cm

Height: 17cm

Net Weigh: 1.3kg

ABOUT LU WEISUN

Lu Weisun was born in 1962 at Longquan City of Zhejiang Province. He started his potter career at Celadon Research Institution of Longquan since his graduation from local ceramics professional school in 1983. After few years work Lu Weisun went to the Ceramics Department of China Art Academy for further study the in-depth theory and advance skills. In 1997 Lu built his workshop and kiln after his career at Celadon Research Institution of Longquan.

Lu Weisun's celadon artworks not only exhibit a natural, decent and classic sense of style, his many experiences in twisting both Ge and Di kiln clays had produced new and unique helical pattern that was authentically Lu Weisun's innovation. Moreover Lu is praised one of the best few potting masters within modern Chinese ceramists. The outstanding result partially came from his continuous work and study during the days as Research Director at Celadon Research Institution of Longquan.

Lu Weisun is a true celadon artist who concentrates all his effort in potting innovation. He believes that simple is beautiful. He not only keeps challenging the limitation of Longquan celadon size but put many innovations during the potting process. It is said that Lu Weisun's artwork visual effect starts from few minutes' close watching. The observer will be inspired from the combination of shape, color tone and glaze pattern.