Southern Song Dynasty Jizhou Kiln Tortoiseshell-Glazed Conical Tea Bowl (12th–13th Century)

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Dimensions & Weight: Diameter 14.5 cm, height 5.5 cm, approximately 5.7 inches in diameter and 2.2 inches high (12th–13th century)Material: Porcelain with Jizhou kiln tortoiseshell glazeCondition & Provenance: The bowl is in good overall condition, featuring a striking tortoiseshell glaze with deep black and warm amber-brown tones naturally blending across the surface. The flowing glaze patterns display the distinctive kiln effects characteristic of Jizhou ware. The rim, interior, exterior walls, and foot remain well preserved, with natural age-related surface characteristics and fine crazing. Provenance: From a private collection in Hong Kong.Description: This Southern Song dynasty Jizhou kiln tortoiseshell-glazed conical tea bowl is an outstanding example of the refined ceramic artistry developed during the height of Song dynasty tea culture. The elegant conical form, wide mouth, and shallow profile reflect the Song appreciation for simplicity, balance, and graceful proportions. The interior and exterior are covered with a distinctive tortoiseshell glaze, featuring rich black and amber patterns that flow naturally across the surface like the markings of a tortoise shell. Jizhou kiln was renowned for its innovative decorative techniques and exceptional glaze effects, and tortoiseshell-glazed bowls are especially admired for their unpredictable and unique patterns created during firing. This type of tea bowl represents both the technical achievement of Song dynasty ceramic production and the refined aesthetic world of traditional Chinese tea culture, making it highly valued among collectors of ancient Chinese ceramics worldwide.

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