Yingqing Ewer With Stacked Dragon Relief & Beast Feet, Song Dynasty 10th-13th Century

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Dimensions: Maximum belly width 18 cm (7.09 inches), total height 21.5 cm (8.46 inches), Song Dynasty (10th-13th century). Condition and Provenance: This piece, including the dragon's mouth, dragon ears, original lid, and three animal feet, is in excellent condition, without cracks, defects, or signs of repair. The glaze is covered with fine, natural crackles filled with pale yellow clay formed over centuries of burial, a characteristic feature of ancient porcelain. The carved dragon and scroll patterns on the exterior are clear and three-dimensional, with all overlapping dragon outlines intact, and the details of the animal feet' faces showing no wear or loss. The unglazed base has natural soil rust and kiln firing spots, with no signs of later glazing or human alteration. This Song Dynasty Yingqing porcelain piece initially circulated in Hong Kong antique galleries, later passed through the hands of overseas collectors, and is now in the collection of a private antique porcelain collector in New York State. Hong Kong and New York State were major global trading centers for Chinese porcelain before the Ming Dynasty. Description: This Song Dynasty Yingqing dragon relief wine pot is a classic wine vessel produced by the Hutian Kiln in the Southern Song Dynasty. The entire body is covered in a soft, pale blue Yingqing glaze, the surface of which is crystal clear, resembling jade, and is further enhanced by a natural crackle glaze, exuding a strong sense of antiquity. The pot has a rounded, full body, a narrow neck, and a straight mouth, fitted with a lotus leaf-shaped lid topped with a bud-shaped knob. One side of the pot is decorated with a coiled dragon head, connecting to the neck; the other side features a winding dragon-shaped spout; a coiled relief dragon pattern also adorns the shoulder, connecting the spout and handle, showcasing exquisite multi-layered dragon motif techniques. The belly is decorated with a large relief dragon pattern, with smooth lines and rich layers. The three feet at the bottom are adorned with dragon patterns, their expressions clear, firmly supporting the entire pot. The glaze markings are a hallmark of authentic Song Dynasty blue and white porcelain. In Song Dynasty culture, dragon motifs symbolized imperial auspiciousness and favorable weather; vessels adorned with multi-layered dragon designs were high-end items used in aristocratic banquets and palace displays. This piece integrates ceramic techniques such as carving, multi-layered dragon designs, and molding. Complete, covered, dragon-shaped eweres are extremely rare today, making this piece an important artifact for studying Southern Song Dynasty kiln techniques and the symbolic meaning of traditional dragon motifs. It is an ideal exhibit for Song Dynasty porcelain galleries and holds immense value among collectors of ancient porcelain worldwide.

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