Which of the following distinguishes Guan ware vessels of the Southern Song period?
A) the crackled surface pattern in the glaze
B) the use of celadon glazes
C) freely splashed glazes allowed to run freely over the object
D) cold-painted pigments applied over a white ground

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Guan ware vessels of the Southern Song period are known for their crackled surface pattern in the glaze, which results from the differential contraction of the glaze and the clay body during firing. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately describe the distinguishing features of Guan ware.

Which of the Following Distinguishes Guan Ware Vessels of the Southern