Liao Dynasty Saddle Flask in Emerald Green Glaze

Chinese Liao Dynasty (907-1125) saddle flask, with cylindrical…
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Chinese Liao Dynasty (907-1125) saddle flask, with cylindrical neck, above pressed loop handle, above tapering ovoid body, in a emerald green glaze, lower body unglazed, height 26 cm. Provenance: The collection of the late Savage, latterly Dorothy Fu (1930-2010) reference: Margaret Medley, Tang pottery & porcelain, London, 1981, ill 126, p131 catalogue note; Liao dynasty flasks, or saddle gourds, duplicate in ceramic a sheepskin pouch indigenous to nomadic culture. Two similarly elongated flasks of comparable are illustrated in the complete works of Chinese ceramics, vol. 9, Shanghai, 1999-2000, pls. 63 and 85. Another work of the same shape, but with mottled green glaze, is illustrated in Yutaka Mino, ceramics in the Liao Dynasty: north and south of the great wall, New York, 1973

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • Emeralds - Emeralds have been used in jewellery making for thousands of years, and are prized for their deep green colour, which is caused by the presence of chromium and vanadium in the mineral beryl. Because of their rare colour, emeralds are often more valuable than diamonds of a similar size and quality. In jewellery making, emeralds are typically cut into round or oval shapes to maximize their color and clarity. They are often set in gold or platinum and used as the centrepiece of a piece of jewellery, such as a ring or necklace. They can also be used in combination with other gems, such as diamonds, to create intricate and beautiful designs.

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