Southern Song Dynasty Jizhou Kiln Black-Glazed Splashed-Color Lobed Stem Cup (12th–13th Century)

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Dimensions: H. 9.5 cm (3.74 in / 0.31 ft), D. 13.5 cm (5.31 in / 0.44 ft), Southern Song Dynasty, 12th–13th Century，Condition & Provenance: Good condition with well-preserved form. The surface displays natural kiln-fired color variations, aged glaze characteristics, and expected signs of time. The unglazed foot reveals a coarse yellowish clay body with a dry and compact texture. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA.Description: This Southern Song Jizhou ware stem cup features a rare lobed rim with elegantly undulating petals and a tall flared pedestal base. The entire surface is covered in a deep black glaze, decorated with spontaneous splash-color kiln effects flowing from the rim toward the interior in radiant patterns. White, brown, and bluish tones blend naturally across the surface, creating the appearance of cascading floral streams. The interior and exterior are richly covered with vibrant kiln-transformed markings, enhanced by a luminous glaze surface and natural crazing. The tall stem base also displays scattered kiln effects with varied tones and textures. The exposed foot reveals a coarse yellow clay body with a dry, compact texture and clear signs of age. Jizhou ware is especially renowned for its innovative black-glazed ceramics, and this rare lobed stem cup represents the distinctive creativity of Southern Song tea culture. Its dramatic glaze transformation, elegant silhouette, and strong visual impact make it a highly collectible example of Song dynasty ceramic artistry.

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