Four must-see exhibits

Celadon-glazed Ru Kiln Brush Washer

Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127)

Made exclusively for the Northern Song court, Ru Kiln porcelain wares are by far the most celebrated of Chinese ceramics, known for their scarcity and refined beauty. These vessels are characterized by their simple forms and light color described as "blue of the sky after the rain". This brush washer is one of the few Ru wares that have survived today. The vessel has a diameter of 13 centimeters, with a glossy blue glaze and dense ice crackle. It is in near-pristine condition and recognized as a fine example of the guanyao or court ware of the imperial Ru Kiln, which existed in the late 11th and early 12th centuries.