Light-sky-blue Glazed Zun Container with Bowstring Patterns, Ru Ware

Ru Kiln is located in Qingliangsi, Baofeng county, Henan province. The wine container is shaped like a Han dynasty bronze zun. It has three legs and a flat bottom. The diameter of the mouth is nearly the same as that of the bottom. Raised bowstring lines decorate the top, the middle and the bottom of the container. On the bottom of the container are five spur marks. The spurs were used to support the porcelain ware during firing.
The wine container has a delicate sky-blue glaze both inside and out. Tiny cracks found over its fine smooth surface are a prized characteristic.