Ding Kiln Brown‑Glaze Tea Cup Stand, Song Dynasty

拍品描述

Dimensions: 13.5 cm (5.31 inches) in diameter, 8.5 cm (3.35 inches) in total height. A Song Dynasty Ding ware tea saucer stand with a persimmon-brown glaze, circa 10th-13th century. Condition and Provenance: This tea saucer stand is in perfect condition, without cracks, defects, or signs of repair. The entire surface of the saucer is glossy and well-preserved. There are only slight signs of use on the rim. The exposed foot rim reveals a solid white porcelain body with a natural patina, showing no signs of modern polishing or artificial coloring. This piece comes from an old family collection overseas and is now part of a pre-Ming Dynasty ceramic collection in a private collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Hong Kong was a major global trading center for pre-Song Dynasty Chinese porcelain. Description: This tall, brown-glazed cup stand is a classic Song Dynasty tea utensil used in tea ceremonies, showcasing the exquisite firing techniques of the Northern Ding ware kilns and the ancient Chinese literati tea culture. It consists of three parts: a central spherical cup saucer, a wide shallow dish, and a flared, tall foot, with a balanced and harmonious overall shape. The raised, round central saucer securely holds the teacup; the saucer extends outward to form a wide, shallow dish, tapering downwards to a flared, high foot, its smooth lines conforming to the aesthetic standards of Song Dynasty decorative art. A rich, evenly applied persimmon-brown glaze, both inside and out, gives it a smooth, glossy, antique sheen. The glaze is slightly thinner at the rim, subtly revealing the body of the porcelain, a typical characteristic of Ding ware with brown glaze. This piece was highly prized in the Song Dynasty. Historical records indicate that brown-black Ding ware may have commanded a higher price than ordinary white Ding ware, the latter being reserved for nobles and literati. Well-preserved purple Ding ware cup stands are extremely rare. This remarkably well-preserved piece showcases the glaze color of its time, the patina of age, and typical characteristics of Ding ware, without any damage or signs of repair. It is an important reference artifact for studying the monochrome glaze techniques of Song Dynasty Ding ware and medieval Chinese tea ceremony, and an excellent decorative piece for tea-themed interiors, possessing significant archaeological, aesthetic, and collectible value.

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