Southern Song Dynasty Ge-Type Guan-Ear Long-Neck Vase (12th–13th Century)

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Dimensions: Height approximately 12.5 cm (4.9 in, 0.41 ft); Mouth diameter approximately 6.1 cm (2.4 in, 0.20 ft); Southern Song Dynasty, 12th–13th centuryCondition and Provenance: The vase remains in good condition, featuring its original crackled glaze surface with natural age-related crazing and a well-preserved overall form. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USADescription: This Southern Song Dynasty Ge-type guan-ear long-neck vase represents the refined taste and elegant aesthetics of Song ceramic artistry. The vase features a graceful silhouette with a slender neck, rounded body, and distinctive side handles, covered in a warm ivory glaze decorated with the iconic Ge ware crackle pattern. The naturally developed crazing creates a sophisticated surface texture, giving the piece a quiet and timeless appearance. Ge ware was one of the most celebrated ceramic traditions of the Song period, admired for its restrained beauty, subtle glaze tones, and scholarly appeal. This well-preserved example reflects the elegant simplicity and artistic refinement highly valued by collectors of classical Chinese ceramics.

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