Celadon vase with peony and arabesque design

This long-necked vase is crafted from grayish-white porcelain clay with a slight iron content. Only the base is exposed, while the rest is covered in a highly transparent olive-green celadon glaze with a yellowish tint, featuring carved patterns under the glaze. Lotus petal patterns surround the base, and most of the floral arabesques are carved in sharp, single-cut carvings, with combed edges added in key areas. The deep, flowing carvings, along with the rich shading of the glaze that pooled in the carvings, further highlight the patterns, lending this type of celadon its unique appeal. This is one of the northern celadons produced in kilns throughout northern China, including Henan, Shanxi, and Shandong. This exquisite celadon, known for its excellent finish, was produced in the Yaozhou kilns of Shaanxi Province during the Northern Song dynasty, prior to the Linru kilns of Henan Province. Most of the remains include bowls, plates, and bowls, with very few vases, bottles, or pillows. This vase can be considered one of the finest examples from the Yaozhou ware, a rare breed of similar items. The refined shape of the vase, characteristic of the Northern Song period, is also beautiful.