Northern Song Dynasty Ru Ware Celadon Sky-Blue Conical Tea Bowl (960–1127 CE)

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Dimensions: Diameter 13.5 cm (5.31 in), Height 6.5 cm (2.56 in), Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127 CE)，Condition & Provenance: The bowl is preserved in good condition with a complete form. The surface displays a soft and luminous sky-blue Ru glaze with naturally developed crackle patterns throughout. Areas of warm brownish earth staining remain on the glaze surface, blending naturally with the aged appearance of the vessel. The rim shows a thinner glaze application, and the exposed foot reveals the original clay characteristics. Provenance: Private Collection, New York State, USA.Description: This Ru ware tea bowl features an elegant conical “dousi” form, with a gently flared rim, smoothly tapering walls, and a small rounded foot. The silhouette is refined and balanced, reflecting the understated elegance highly valued by Song dynasty literati. Covered entirely in a soft sky-blue glaze, the bowl displays naturally formed crackle patterns across the interior and exterior surfaces. The glaze is subtle, warm, and luminous, while the rim has a slightly thinner glaze layer revealing delicate tonal variation. Traces of brownish earth staining appear across the surface, preserving the marks of time. With its refined proportions, graceful form, and distinctive Ru ware glaze character, this piece represents one of the most admired ceramic aesthetics of the Song dynasty and embodies the quiet sophistication of classical Chinese tea culture.

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