Celadon Pot with Six Lugs (Sui Dynasty)

Height: 53.5 cm

Mouth Diameter: 19.4 cmUnearthed in 1956 from Zhoujiayanwan, Wuchang, Hubei ProvinceCollection of the National Museum of China.

Brief Analysis:

This Celadon Pot with Six Lugs is a representative example of Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) ceramic craftsmanship. Key features include:

1. Design: The six lugs (handles) symmetrically arranged around the shoulder were practical for securing a lid or carrying, reflecting utilitarian design adapted for daily or ritual use.
2. Glaze: It boasts a rich celadon glaze, typical of southern kilns of the era, showcasing the Sui Dynasty’s advancement in achieving even, glossy green-toned glazes.
3. Provenance: Unearthed from a tomb in Hubei, it highlights the widespread production and use of celadon ware across China during this period.
4. Historical Value: As a large, well-preserved vessel, it exemplifies Sui ceramic aesthetics and technological progress, bridging the gap between earlier Six Dynasties celadon and the famed Tang porcelain.

Housed in the National Museum of China, it remains a key artifact for studying Sui Dynasty material culture.