Celadon tiger is the representative shape of celadon in Yue kiln. Similar to a tiger spirit. The main body imitates the posture of the trunk when the tiger crawls, and there are also four curved feet below as the base. The head of the tiger is replaced by a cylindrical member similar to the bottle mouth, and there is a hanging beam on the back of the tiger as a handle.
However, the detailed design of celadon tiger is ever-changing, which shows the artistic talent of the ancients.
Reasons for the prevalence of celadon in Jin Dynasty
At that time, from the Wei and Jin Dynasties, wars continued. Scholars have a keen sense of the fragility and impermanence of life, so they are indifferent to their official career and retreat to pursue the delicacy and art of real life.
This has promoted the production of celadon, and a number of iconic celadon works with unique artistic and practical styles have emerged. Such as sheep-shaped, lion-shaped, beast-shaped, frog-shaped, human-shaped, turtle-shaped, cow-shaped, toad-shaped, chicken-headed pot, statue, jar, candlestick, smoked stove, tiger-shaped and other celadon works with high artistic level. The appearance of this phenomenon is very unique in the history of China ceramics.