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Celadon is a prized form of porcelain often with crackled glaze, with which dynasty is it mainly associated?
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Ming Han Shang Song
The plain designs of
Song celadon porcelain remain some of the most prized ceramics ever produced. Many have characteristic light green, crackled glazes in simple shapes without decoration. The high price of original celadon wares has encouraged forgers to produce 'replica' vessels that are very difficult to distinguish from the originals.
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