Northern Song Dynasty (11th–12th Century) Ding Ware White Glazed Lipped Storage Jar

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Dimensions: Height 16.5 cm (6.5 in), Mouth Diameter 7.3 cm (2.9 in), 11th-12th century. Condition and Provenance: This jar is well-preserved and in its original form. The white glaze is smooth and elegant, exhibiting natural aging characteristics with minor surface wear from long-term use and display. Kiln firing marks, iron-rich soil stains, and kiln residue are preserved at the foot. Provenance: Private collection, Hong Kong. Description: This Northern Song Dynasty Ding ware white-glazed jar is 16.5 cm high and 7.3 cm in diameter at the mouth. It has a wide, flared mouth, a short neck, and a full, rounded body with a graceful contour that gradually narrows towards the base. The overall shape is balanced, refined, and well-proportioned. The entire body is covered with an elegant ivory-white glaze, smooth in texture and with a soft, understated luster. The body is deliberately kept simple, highlighting the pure beauty of its form and the exquisite craftsmanship of Ding ware. The faintly visible wheel marks under the glaze further enhance its handcrafted feel. The deep, wide mouth retains signs of age and use. The flat-bottomed foot rim reveals the delicate white porcelain body, with shallow incised marks on the bottom. The rim retains abundant rust, clay crust, and kiln slag, all formed over hundreds of years of burial and preservation. This jar possesses a simple yet powerful shape and an understated style, showcasing classic Ding ware characteristics and representing the essence of Northern Song ceramic tradition, combining historical significance with timeless elegance.

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