Tang‑Period Xing‑Ware White‑Glazed Jar With “Han Lin” Inscription

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Dimensions: 9 cm (3.54 in) in diameter, 20 cm (7.87 in) in height, 7th-10th century. Condition and Provenance: This jar is intact and crack-free. The glaze on the rim and body is well preserved with only minor signs of aging. The unglazed base displays a natural earthy patina, and the inscription on the bottom is clear. No chips, no modern polishing or repair, and no subsequent glazing. A private collector in Hong Kong, purchased from a seasoned local antique dealer in 2001, retaining the original acquisition card and old photographs. Description: This Tang Dynasty Xing kiln white-glazed jar, with the "Hanlin" mark on the bottom, is a quintessential example of Xing kiln imperial porcelain. The jar has a rounded and full body, an everted rim, a short neck, broad shoulders, a narrow belly, and tapers downwards, with balanced proportions, exuding a dignified and elegant air. The entire piece is covered with a milky white glaze, the color of which is even and soft, with a delicate luster. The flat, unglazed bottom is clearly engraved with the two characters "Hanlin," indicating that this mark was used for imperial porcelain from the Hanlin Academy. The foot rim has a naturally formed patina, the result of hundreds of years of natural accumulation. Extant Xing kiln porcelain with the "Hanlin" mark is extremely rare, making this piece of great value for the study of Northern Tang white porcelain and the imperial porcelain system.

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