Five‑Dynasties Green‑Glazed Carved Melon‑Shaped Ewer

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Dimensions: Overall height 14.5 cm (5.71 in), maximum width 13.5 cm (5.31 in), 10th century. Condition and Provenance: This hand-thrown ceramic jug is in excellent condition, without cracks, defects, or signs of old repairs. The spout, curved handle, and body remain robust and intact. Its deep, lustrous forest-green glaze exhibits natural age-related crackles. Partial glaze flaking and wear expose the rough, sandy clay around the base and body, consistent with long-term burial. The clearly defined incised decoration and the scroll relief decoration on the handle retain clear engravings. There are no modern restorations, reglazing, or artificial finishing. Genuine throwing spirals are visible on the base, and the unglazed bottom retains the crust and discoloration caused by burial. This vessel comes from the estate of an experienced private collector on Washington's West Coast who specializes in medieval folk ceramics from northern China. The jug was acquired in the early 1990s from a reputable antiques gallery in Seattle specializing in early Chinese ceramics. It has since been passed down through a single collector. Original purchase documents, heritage assessment documents, and old photographs are archived and categorized under the Five Dynasties Northern Glazed Pottery group. A complete timeline of ownership is verifiable and traceable. Description: This Five Dynasties celadon carved melon-shaped pot is an excellent representative of Northern folk ceramics craftsmanship during the turbulent Five Dynasties period. The pot has a full melon shape with distinct ridges, a short, sloping neck, a short and compact spout, and a robust, curved handle decorated with a spiral relief. The shoulder is carved with multiple layers of decoration, including comb-like patterns and continuous beaded patterns. The surface of the body is densely engraved with flowing, wave-like patterns, encircling each melon segment. The rich layering is particularly striking under the lustrous, deep green glaze. The unglazed foot reveals the rough, light brown clay body, a typical characteristic of Five Dynasties Northern kilns. During the Five Dynasties period, this type of glazed pot was a common household utensil, used for storing and pouring beverages, combining practicality with a distinct folk aesthetic. The existing artifact retains complete original carved decorations. Both its decoration and complete form are quite rare, providing valuable first-hand material evidence for the study of kiln technology in northern China, folk decorative art during the Five Dynasties period, and daily life customs. It has high archaeological and historical value, decorative value, and high-end antique collection value.

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