Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127) Qingbai Glazed Flower-Form Tea Bowl and Stand Set

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Size: Overall height 7.5 cm (2.95 in), tray diameter 14.5 cm (5.71 in), circa 11th century Century, Song Dynasty，Condition & Provenance: Excellent condition, complete. Provenance: Private Collection, New York, USA.Description: This elegant Qingbai glazed tea bowl and stand set is composed of a flower-form tea bowl and an openwork supporting tray. The entire piece is covered in a refined Qingbai glaze with a soft bluish-white tone, a smooth surface, and a warm translucent quality. The tea bowl features a delicate five-lobed flower rim, gently curved walls, a shallow recessed center, and a small raised foot, creating a graceful and balanced silhouette. The matching stand has a floral rim design with a hollow central support platform designed to securely hold the bowl. The base is formed with a lotus-petal style foot, while the body incorporates multiple diamond-shaped openwork sections, revealing subtle traces of the original clay body. The underside preserves kiln firing marks with dark brown deposits from the firing process. With its refined proportions, elegant floral shaping, and sophisticated openwork craftsmanship, this set represents the distinctive beauty of Song dynasty tea culture and the exceptional artistry of Qingbai ceramics.

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