Song Dynasty Jizhou Kiln Tortoiseshell Glaze Paper-Cut Decal Tea Bowl Set of Three, Song Dynasty 960-1279 CE

拍品描述

Dimensions: The large deer-patterned tea bowl measures 16.5 cm (6.50 inches) in diameter and 6.5 cm (2.56 inches) in height; the small plum blossom-patterned tea bowl measures 12 cm (4.72 inches) in diameter; and the tea bowl with the character for destiny (命理字) measures 12 cm (4.72 inches) in diameter. Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD). Condition and Provenance: All three Jizhou tea bowls are in excellent condition, without cracks, defects, or glaze peeling. The body and glaze are tightly bonded. The exterior glaze is thick and glossy, while the interior displays naturally flowing tortoiseshell-colored kiln-transformation patterns with rich layers. All molded appliqués and calligraphy are clearly visible, without peeling or wear. The foot rims have a natural ancient patina, and the finishing technique is consistent with the characteristics of Song Dynasty Jizhou porcelain. This tea set was unearthed from the Jizhou kiln site in Ji'an, Jiangxi Province, and was exported overseas in the 1980s. It is currently in the possession of a private collector of Song Dynasty porcelain in Hong Kong. Hong Kong was a major global trading center for ancient Chinese porcelain before the Ming Dynasty. Description: This complete set of three Song Dynasty Jizhou ware tortoiseshell-glazed tea bowls represents the most representative practical tea sets from ancient southern folk kilns. Jizhou ware rose to fame during the Song Dynasty for its unique tortoiseshell glaze and paper-cut transfer printing technique. One tea bowl is entirely covered in amber and brown tortoiseshell glaze, decorated with six appliqués of galloping black deer, their flowing lines symbolizing good fortune and wealth. The smaller tea bowl on the left is decorated with four paper-cut plum blossom patterns, a classic motif in Song Dynasty porcelain, symbolizing purity and elegance. The rim of the bowl on the right is decorated with continuous geometric patterns, with the large Chinese character "福" (fortune) at the center, accompanied by auspicious auxiliary symbols, signifying wealth and good fortune. Each piece is covered with a dark brown base glaze, gradually transitioning to yellow, brown, and black tortoiseshell patterns, creating a soft and warm glaze surface. The earthenware is rough and sturdy, with light gray clay exposed at the foot, a typical characteristic of Jizhou clay. Tea making and tea tasting competitions were important parts of Song Dynasty social life, making Jizhou appliqué bowls the preferred tableware for both literati and ordinary people. Today, a complete three-piece set is extremely rare. This collection perfectly showcases two iconic techniques of Jizhou porcelain—paper-carved transfer printing and natural color change during kiln firing—possessing extremely high cultural and ceramic research value, and is highly sought after by international collectors of Song Dynasty porcelain.

图片