Jun-Glazed Ceramic Horse Figure, in the Style of Pre-Ming Period
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Collection
Ceramics & Tea Wares
Period
Pre-Ming Ceramic Style
Overview
A ceramic horse figure with soft Jun-type glaze, valued for its sculptural compactness, luminous surface, and quiet symbolic strength.
Description
This ceramic horse figure is covered in a soft Jun-type glaze with pale celadon and bluish tonal variation. The rounded body, compact proportions, and restrained modeling give the work a quietly sculptural presence, while the glaze contributes much of its visual richness through subtle pooling, depth, and natural crackle.
Rather than aiming for naturalistic detail, the figure emphasizes balance, volume, and ceramic surface. That restraint works well here: the simplicity of the horse’s form allows the glaze to carry the visual drama. Fine crazing and tonal transitions give the piece a lived, kiln-shaped character that rewards viewing from multiple angles.
Best understood as a ceramic horse in pre-Ming style, this object is attractive for its sculptural silhouette, auspicious association, and the contemplative beauty of its glaze.
Details
Object Type: Ceramic Animal Figure (Horse)
Material: Stoneware with Jun-type glaze
Height: 23 cm
Width: 30 cm
Weight: 1316 g
Origin: China
Condition
Surface with natural glaze crackle and minor variations consistent with traditional kiln firing; overall well preserved.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
This figure is offered as a work in the style of earlier ceramics, with emphasis on glaze, form, and decorative presence rather than fixed dating.