CELADON LAMPSTAND, SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, CHINA H. 13 cm. Diam. 14 cm. The decoration of this candlestick is simple and simple, the whole body is covered with green glaze, and the glaze color is rich and moist. It is an extremely rare and brilliant giant system in early porcelain. It is closed and used for vertical candles. In the era, the "Songs of Chu" quoted "the view in the room is very rare, and the Lan Gaoming candle is well prepared." A candlestick as delicate as this one should be used by the royal family. The shape of Ru porcelain is simple and elegant, with unique color and luster. Collection of famous British people. 此件烛台装饰简素，通体施青釉，釉色盈润，是为早期瓷器中极其珍罕的煌煌巨制，收口，用以竖烛，牛头雕刻精美细腻，胎质坚硬，烛台的使用早见于春秋时代，《楚辞》中引“室中之观多珍怪，兰高明烛华容备。”像本器这般精致的烛台应属皇家使用。汝瓷的造型古朴大方，色泽独特，其釉色，犹如“雨过天晴云破处”，“千峰碧波翠色来”之美妙。 英国知名人士收藏。