This moulded, stoneware dish has a flattened rim and a ribbed cavetto. It is decorated with an incised floral medallion in the well. The dish is covered in a light green celadon glaze.Such wares are referred to as ‘celadon’, a generic term for green-glazed wares in Chinese ceramics produced since the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279). These wares were prized for their lustrous green tone that resembles jade.Green- glazed wares were obviously highly esteemed in China as they were uncovered in tomb excavations all over the country. They were also immensely popular overseas and can be found in almost all parts of Asia, parts of the Middle East and even Africa. This dish was acquired in the Philippines and was used as a utility ware.
