Celadon Cup-and-saucer, Guan Ware
This is rare Song dynasty Guan ware kept in the collection of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911) imperial family. Created in Eastern Jin dynasty (317-420), cup-and-saucer proliferated in the Song dynasty with many different styles. Kilns in both south and north China produced such wares. Used for drinking tea, it shows the popularity of tea as beverage at the time.
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