Song Dynasty Hutian Kiln Qingbai Glazed Lidded Jars with Rope-Form Knobs, Pair (11th–13th Century)

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Dimensions: Each jar is 12.5 cm (4.9 inches) high and 6.5 cm (2.6 inches) in diameter. Song Dynasty (11th-13th centuries), preserved as a pair. Condition and Provenance: Excellent condition, with original lids, complete shape, no obvious cracks or damage. Naturally aged glaze cracks are visible, the original foot rims are clearly visible, and there are traces of soil consistent with long-term preservation. Provenance: Private collection in Hong Kong; originally from a senior collector of Chinese ceramics. Description: This pair of celadon-glazed covered jars is 12.5 cm high and 6.5 cm in diameter. This pair of exquisite small storage jars showcases the elegant style of ancient Chinese everyday ceramics, with balanced proportions, soft glaze, and is exceptionally rare to find preserved as a pair. Each jar has a straight mouth, short neck, rounded shoulders, an elongated oval body, and a slightly narrowed base with a shallow foot rim. The lids are gently domed, topped with finely carved rope-like knobs, creating a charming decorative detail. The two vessels are identical in shape and size, preserved as a pair. Both are covered in a celadon glaze in the style of the Hutian kiln, the glaze soft and elegant, with a jade-like luster and exhibiting naturally formed crackles over hundreds of years. The glaze is slightly thinner at the rim, revealing faint traces of yellowish soil, further enhancing the vessels' rustic charm. The simple surface decoration accentuates the vessels' elegant shapes and beautiful glaze. The unglazed foot rims reveal the pure white body, with carefully trimmed lines and traces of brownish soil deposits formed from long-term burial or storage. Celadon porcelain is renowned for its delicate, translucent glaze and exquisite craftsmanship. This complete pair of porcelain, with its original lid, elegant rope-shaped knob, natural crackles, and well-preserved ceramic characteristics, embodies both the practicality and elegance of Song Dynasty ceramics and the refined taste of literati in decorative art.

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