Song Dynasty Cizhou Kiln White Ground Black Painted Floral Basin Washer

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Dimensions: 13 cm (5.1 in/0.43 ft) in diameter, 5.5 cm (2.2 in/0.18 ft) in height, 11th-12th century. Condition and Provenance: Condition: This piece is in excellent condition and complete in form. The inward-curving rim, rounded body, and shallow foot are clearly defined. The white glaze is well preserved, and the black-painted decoration is clear and vibrant. There are no obvious cracks or defects on the body, only natural wear and signs of aging around the foot, consistent with its long history. The piece retains the surface texture characteristic of ancient porcelain. Provenance: Private collection, Virginia, USA. Description: This Song Dynasty Cizhou ware white-glazed bowl with black-painted floral design is a classic example of northern folk ceramics. Measuring 13 cm in diameter and 5.5 cm in height, it was originally a scholar's bowl, but could also be used as an incense bowl or offering bowl. The piece has a low, rounded shape with a slightly concave rim, full and rounded sides, and a shallow foot, giving it a compact and elegant overall profile. The exterior is decorated with continuous black scrolling vine patterns painted directly onto the white glaze. The brushstrokes are free and dynamic, with winding vines, curling leaves, and harmoniously arranged floral elements, creating a harmonious scene. The interior decoration does not strive for realism but emphasizes the vividness, dynamism, and free spirit of traditional folk painting. The body is unglazed, covered only with a white glaze, retaining the circular throwing marks left from the initial shaping process at the center. The body is covered with a warm ivory-white glaze, slightly milky, a characteristic of Cizhou porcelain. The iron-black pigment exhibits natural tonal variations, creating a rich sense of layering and a hand-painted texture. The shallow foot rim is unglazed, revealing the warm yellowish-brown body, as well as traditional trimming marks and natural textures accumulated over time. Cizhou ware is one of the most important ceramic traditions in northern China, and black-painted white glaze is its most representative artistic style. This piece embodies the practical beauty and expressiveness of Song Dynasty folk ceramics, suitable for literati appreciation, ceramic collection, and decorative purposes.

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