Square Vase Pasted with Applied Hydra Tiger, Guang Ware

Guang Kiln is located in Foshan, Guangdong province. The Guang kiln complex is located at Shiwan town, Foshan city, Guangdong province. For this reason, it is also known as Shiwan kiln complex. Guang wares are notably characterized by fine clay bodies and glaze imitating that of the Jun wares of the Song dynasty. It is for this reason that such wares are conventionally called “clay Jun wares” (ni jun). Frequently, Shiwan vessels are blue glazed throughout the body. The vase displayed here is decorated with two hydra tigers in relief. The black clay body is exposed at the feet.