Song Dynasty Group: Cizhou‑Kiln Brown‑Glazed Mini Yuhuchun Vase and Two Bird‑Form Whistles (10th‑13th Century A.D.)

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Dimensions：Yuhuchun Vase: height 9cm (3.54 in), base diameter 4.8cm (1.89 in); Left bird whistle: length 6.5cm (2.56 in), height 5cm (1.97 in); Right bird whistle: length 6cm (2.36 in), 10th‑13th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The group of three pieces is well‑preserved overall, free of penetrating cracks, major chips or restoration. The brown glaze of the Yuhuchun vase remains intact, original burial patina is kept on the lower exposed body. The blowing holes of both bird whistles are functional, carved feather details stay distinct, only minor age‑related surface wear appears on glaze. No artificial reworking, polishing or cleaning was performed. Provenance: Former private collection of a Hong‑Kong‑based early‑ceramics connoisseur. Acquired at Jakarta Asian Antique Fair in 2014, passed down overseas within one family for more than thirty years. This group was only shown in private exhibitions focused on northern Chinese folk ceramics and has never appeared in public auction.Description：This group gathers Song‑period folk‑use and toy ceramics from Cizhou kiln, consisting of one small brown‑glazed Yuhuchun vase and two bird‑shape pottery whistles. It fully reflects the simple, lively folk‑art aesthetic of northern Song common kilns. The miniature Yuhuchun vase follows the classic form with flared mouth, tapered neck, plump pear‑shaped body and ring foot. It is covered by glossy deep brown glaze, while lower body and foot reveal coarse beige wheel‑thrown clay with visible turning lines, serving as small‑scale household vessel for wine or display in ancient daily life. The two bird‑form whistles are ancient children’s wind toys. One bird is covered in pale yellow glaze, the other in russet‑brown glaze. Both are mold‑formed with incised feather patterns in simple yet vivid strokes, presenting charming naive facial expressions. Pre‑drilled blowing holes remain functional, upper sections are glazed while bases expose unglazed coarse clay, delivering genuine down‑to‑earth folk‑art charm of Song Dynasty. As the largest folk kiln complex in northern China, Cizhou kiln mass‑produced daily wares and kid’s toys. Surviving assembled groups with both vessel and matching whistles are relatively uncommon on antique market. This set carries strong historical life atmosphere with antique glaze tones and lively shapes, all‑original ancient patina and soil encrustation untouched. It serves as valuable physical reference for studying Song‑dynasty civilian society and folk toys, holding decorative, ethnographic‑research and antique‑collecting value, widely appreciated by folk‑ceramic collectors from Hong Kong, Washington State USA and Southeast Asia.

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