Liao‑Ding‑Ware White‑Glazed Flower‑Mouthed Long‑Neck Vase

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Dimensions: 15 cm (5.91 inches) in diameter, 47 cm (18.50 inches) in total height, 10th-12th century. Condition and Provenance: This large Liao Dynasty Ding ware white-glazed vessel is remarkably well-preserved, with an intact glaze and no obvious cracks or through-cuts. No modern repairs or overglaze decoration are observed. The flower-shaped rim, slender high neck, rounded and full body, and flared base remain in their original state. Minor signs of age are visible, including small pinholes and scattered glaze flaking from the firing process, consistent with ancient use and burial conditions. The foot rim shows natural soil crust and burial patina, with clearly visible kiln marks. There is no artificial chemical weathering or coloring; all kiln marks are genuine. This large Liao Dynasty Ding ware vessel came from a renowned private collection in California specializing in Song, Liao, and Northern Song Dynasty porcelain. It was acquired in the mid-1980s by a Los Angeles-based expert in Chinese antiques and has remained in the private collection ever since. The original purchase receipt, conservation assessment report, and old photographs have been properly archived and categorized under Liaobei white-glazed ceramics. Its complete provenance is clear and reliable, traceable to its origin. Description: This magnificent Liao Ding ware white-glazed long-necked vase with a flower-shaped mouth is a representative work of Liao Ding ware ceramic art from the northern kilns. The mouth is elegantly petal-shaped, the neck is straight and slender, the body is full and rounded, and the foot is stable and flared outwards. The entire piece is covered with a soft, milky-white glaze. Its tall and elegant form reflects the fusion of Central Plains porcelain craftsmanship and the aesthetics of the Liaobei nomadic culture. Such a complete Liao Ding ware vessel is extremely rare in private collections. It provides irreplaceable material evidence for the study of Liao Ding ware firing techniques, porcelain exchange between Han and Qi cultures, and the Liao dynasty's tradition of high-end daily-use and ceremonial ceramics. It possesses museum-level display value, archaeological and historical significance, and top-tier antique collection value.

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