Celadon Zun Vessel with Lotus Design

This is one of four celadon zun unearthed in 1948 from Feng’s cemetery at Jing county of Hebei province, dating from the Northern Wei period. The large vessel is magnificent. Buddhism was widespread during the Northern dynasty. This Lotus zun uses angel-like figures,baoxiang flowers, Bodi tree leaves and lotus patterns of Buddhist inspiration, reflecting the influence of Buddhist art on porcelain in the north. In the south, this period had a similar lotus zun, but with differences in materials, especially glaze components. The similarity in style shows the communication between north and south.