Song Dynasty Ru Kiln Sky‑Celadon Shallow Washer,10th‑12th Century A.D.

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Dimensions：Mouth diameter 14.5cm (5.71 in), height 4cm (1.57 in),10th‑12th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance：The washer is fully intact without cracks, glaze flaking or restorations. The rim carries natural aged brown patina accumulated over centuries. The sky‑celadon glaze is perfectly preserved with jade‑like texture. Five tiny spore‑shaped firing spur marks on base are sharp and distinct. The glaze adheres tightly to ceramic body, with no acid washing, grinding or modern artificial aging. Provenance: Former private collection of an ancient porcelain collector based in Pennsylvania, USA. Acquired at Hong Kong Asian Antique Art Fair in 2007, handed down in one family for over forty years. It was only exhibited at private themed imperial celadon shows and has never been consigned to public auctions.Description：This shallow washer is a classic imperial sky‑celadon piece from Northern Song Ru Kiln, one of the most revered monochrome porcelains in Chinese ceramic history. It adopts canonical shallow‑bowl form with wide open rim, gently sloping wall and substantial neatly shaped ring foot. Simple soft contours embody the restrained subtle aesthetic cherished by Song literati and imperial court. The entire vessel is coated with thick, even sky‑celadon glaze of muted pale blue‑green tone. The glaze delivers remarkable jade‑like tactile quality with soft subdued luster. A natural brownish‑tan patina has developed along the rim through long‑term handling. Five tiny sesame‑seed spur marks remain clearly visible on base, the signature technical hallmark authentic to Ru kiln production. Ru kiln served as official imperial workshop for a very short period during Northern Song, so intact surviving examples are extremely scarce. This washer boasts authentic glaze tone, well‑balanced silhouette and pristine original spur marks, faithfully preserving genuine Northern Song Ru craftsmanship. It represents an exceptional museum‑grade treasure, highly coveted by top‑tier Song porcelain collectors across Pennsylvania, New York and Hong Kong.

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