Song Dynasty (960–1279) Jizhou Kiln White Ground with Black Painted Bird and Floral Decoration Conical Bowl

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Dimensions: Diameter 15.5 cm (6.1 in), Height 5.7 cm (2.2 in), circa 12th century, Song Dynasty，Condition & Provenance: The bowl is well preserved with an attractive aged surface, natural glaze wear, and traces of historical use consistent with age. The exposed foot reveals the warm beige clay body with visible wheel marks and a naturally developed old patina. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA; held in a family collection for over 50 years.Description: This bowl represents a classic Jizhou kiln conical bowl form of the Song period, featuring a wide flared rim, gently sloping sides, and a low foot, creating an elegant and balanced silhouette favored during the Song and Yuan dynasties. The body is covered with a warm ivory glaze and decorated with expressive black-brown painted designs. Multiple brown painted lines decorate the inner and outer rim with a precise and rhythmic arrangement. The interior features a charming bird-and-floral composition, with a bird perched among flowering branches, surrounded by freely painted blossoms and foliage. The exterior is decorated with scrolling floral branches rendered in confident, spontaneous brushwork. The exposed foot reveals the natural clay body, wheel-cut marks, and an aged surface developed over centuries. Jizhou kiln black-painted decoration inherited influences from Cizhou ware while maintaining its own distinctive folk artistic character, known for its lively brushwork and natural expression. This example preserves the unique charm of Song dynasty ceramic artistry and represents a highly collectible example of Jizhou kiln production.

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