Large Cizhou Ware Black-Painted White-Ground Meiping Vase with Boys Holding Lotus Motif, Northern Song to Jin Dynasty, 12th Century

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拍卖时间：2026-09-19 23:00

拍品描述

Dimensions: Height 50 cm (approximately 19.7 inches, 1.64 feet); 12th centuryCondition & Provenance: Good overall condition with natural surface wear, kiln-fired characteristics, and aged patina consistent with its history. The unglazed foot reveals the original clay body and traditional firing traces. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USADescription: This impressive large-scale meiping vase represents the finest decorative tradition of Cizhou ware from the Northern Song to Jin period. The vase features a small mouth, short neck, broad shoulders, and a gracefully tapered body, creating a strong and elegant silhouette typical of monumental Cizhou ware display vessels. The entire surface is covered with a white glaze and richly decorated with black-painted designs arranged in carefully balanced sections. The neck is decorated with geometric bands, while the shoulder displays scrolling peony motifs with freely flowing leaves and finely rendered floral details. The main body features symmetrical panels filled with a pearl-ground design, depicting charming boys holding lotus branches. The lively figures, surrounded by lotus blossoms, seed pods, and leaves, symbolize prosperity and the blessing of having noble descendants, a highly favored auspicious theme during the Song and Yuan periods. The surrounding areas are filled with scrolling peony decoration, creating a harmonious balance between open space and dense ornamentation. The lower section is decorated with upright chrysanthemum petals, echoing the upper decorative bands. Crafted using the distinctive Cizhou technique of black decoration on a white ground combined with pearl-ground carving, the vase showcases a striking contrast between black and white. The confident brushwork, powerful composition, and rustic elegance reflect the exceptional craftsmanship of northern Chinese folk kilns. The exposed foot reveals the original clay body with natural traces of age, highlighting the authenticity and historical character of this monumental ceramic artwork.

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