Southern Song Dynasty Jian Kiln Jizhou-Style? (Correction: Jian Kiln) Hare’s Fur / “Partridge Feather” Pattern Black Glazed Tea Bowl with Unglazed Exterior (12th–13th Century)

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Dimensions: Height 5.8 cm, Diameter 10 cm (Approx. Height 2.3 in, Diameter 3.9 in; 12th–13th Century)Description: This Southern Song Jian Kiln “Partridge Feather” black-glazed tea bowl is a remarkable example of the refined ceramic tradition developed during the golden age of Song dynasty tea culture. The bowl features a simple yet elegant form with a dark unglazed body and a rich black-brown glaze that naturally transforms during firing to create the distinctive partridge-feather pattern. The radiating markings across the interior surface resemble delicate feathers or scattered stars, giving the bowl a unique visual depth and artistic character. Jian Kiln tea bowls were highly valued by scholars and tea enthusiasts during the Song dynasty, especially for the practice of whisked tea and competitive tea gatherings. With its balanced proportions, subtle glaze tones, and natural kiln effects, this piece reflects the sophisticated appreciation for simplicity, harmony, and understated beauty that defines Song dynasty aesthetics.

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