Song Dynasty Jian Kiln Hare’s‑Fur Tea Bowl (12th‑13th Century A.D.)

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Dimensions：Diameter 12.5cm (4.92 in), Height 5.9cm (2.32 in), 12th‑13th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The bowl is complete overall. Minor wear marks are present on the rim from long‑term usage. The glaze shows authentic age. The flowing hare’s‑fur streaks are naturally formed in firing. The base reveals bare body clay with old burial encrustation. No cracks or chips, only subtle age‑related surface wear from centuries of handling. Provenance: Private collection, Hong Kong, China. It was purchased from a Hong‑Kong antique gallery during the 1980s and has remained within the same family collection ever since.Description：This is a classic hare’s‑fur tea bowl fired at the Jian kilns of the Song Dynasty, a prime tea utensil from China’s age of competitive tea tasting. It features the characteristic Jian‑yao “shou‑kou” shape, with slightly flared rim, gently tapering body and short low foot ring. Thick black glaze coats the interior, generating countless fine radiating hare’s‑fur streaks spreading outward. Silvery‑blue and golden‑yellow hair‑like filaments interweave across the dark glaze ground. A warm orange‑brown kiln‑changed band decorates the rim. Glaze flows naturally down toward the bowl base with rich multi‑tonal color variation. The exterior glaze also displays bold flowing hare’s‑fur effects shifting from russet‑orange down to deep black. The exposed foot shows the famous dark iron‑rich Jian kiln body, coarse and substantial. Foot trimming is straightforward and authentic, with ancient soil residues on the base. Tea‑competition culture was extremely popular in Song China. Dark‑glazed Jian bowls were highly valued, as their black surface made the frothy white tea foam easy to observe, loved by both imperial court and common society. This well‑preserved example boasts vivid fur streaks, beautiful kiln‑transformed colors and correct period form. Body and glaze faithfully represent authentic Song‑period Jian ware. It stands as a wonderful collectible ancient tea vessel, carrying great cultural‑historical significance alongside powerful visual appeal.

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