Song Dynasty Jian Kiln Persimmon‑Red Glazed Conical Tea Bowl (10th‑13th Century A.D.)

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Dimensions：Mouth Diameter 15cm (5.91 in), Height 5.8cm (2.28 in), 10th‑13th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The bowl is completely intact without cracks, chips or modern restoration. Thick lustrous persimmon‑red glaze covers interior and exterior, natural iridescent speckles cluster at bowl center. Only minor age‑related wear exists on rim. The foot displays coarse dry iron‑rich clay with distinct trimming marks and thick ancient patina. Provenance: Private collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Acquired during New York Asian Art Week in 2000, passed down within one family for more than twenty years. Never consigned to public auction and only shown in private‑collection‑focused Song‑porcelain exhibitions in North America.Description：This persimmon‑red conical tea bowl was fired at Jian kilns in Fujian, a rare kiln‑variation type among Song‑dynasty tea wares made for the fashionable whisked‑tea competitions. It adopts the classic wide‑mouthed conical shape: broad flared rim, walls sloping steeply downward to a short solid foot ring. The silhouette is open and elegant with thin walls and low center of gravity, comfortable for handheld use, an extremely popular form in Song times. Rich velvety persimmon‑red glaze evenly coats both inside and outside, presenting deep russet‑orange tone with natural glaze flow. At the bowl’s center sits a cluster of black‑brown crystalline speckles interspersed with faint blue‑green hair‑like streaks, radiating outward organically. This spectacular effect was generated purely by high‑temperature kiln atmosphere instead of hand‑painting. Glaze flow stops naturally above foot ring, leaving the base unglazed to expose Jian ware’s signature iron‑rich body. The clay is dark grey‑brown, coarse and substantial. The foot ring bears archaic hand‑trimming tool‑marks and accumulated ancient soil patina. While Jian kiln is celebrated for black hare‑fur glazes, persimmon‑red variants resulted from subtle kiln‑atmosphere fluctuation. They were far harder to achieve and survive in much smaller numbers, long cherished by serious collectors. This persimmon‑red bowl possesses well‑proportioned conical form, genuine rich persimmon‑red glaze, spontaneous central crystalline kiln‑speckles, and period‑correct body and foot‑trimming. It retains its untouched antique condition, ranking as a fine museum‑worthy Jian‑yao specimen combining aesthetic appeal and research importance. It offers valuable insight into Jian kiln variable‑glaze firing technology and Song‑dynasty tea‑drinking customs, carrying remarkable collectible value.

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