Set of Four Song Dynasty Bluish‑White Porcelain Stem Cups and Comb‑Mark Studded Jars,10th‑13th Century A.D.
专场: Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
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Dimensions:Two stem cups: mouth diameter 6.8cm (2.68 in), height 6.2cm (2.44 in); Two comb‑mark studded small jars: mouth diameter 6.5cm (2.56 in), height 5cm (1.97 in),10th‑13th Century A.D.Condition & Provenance:All four pieces are fully intact without cracks, glaze loss or restoration. The two stem cups carry smooth mellow glaze, dry aged exposed foot clay with authentic soil patina. The stud decorations on two small jars are fully preserved, comb‑carved patterns remain sharp, glaze covered by fine natural aged crackle. Glaze and body bond tightly, no acid washing, grinding or modern artificial aging. Provenance: Former private collection of a Song porcelain collector based in Illinois, USA. Acquired at Hong Kong Asian Antique Art Fair in 2009, passed down within single family for more than forty years. This group was only shown in private themed exhibitions of folk Song bluish‑white porcelain and has never been offered in public auctions.Description:This complete set of four drinking and tea vessels is folk‑style bluish‑white porcelain from Song kilns, consisting of two stem cups plus two comb‑mark studded small jars, a popular tableware combination in Song daily life. The stem cups feature plump rounded bowls supported by splayed tall ring feet, a robust classic wine‑cup silhouette widely used across Song‑Yuan periods. They are fully covered with soft pale bluish‑white glaze. Wheel‑trimming lines are clearly visible on unglazed foot bases with firm coarse clay and genuine burial soil encrustation. The two small jars have outward‑curled rims decorated by a row of round studs below mouth, bodies fully adorned with fluid dense comb‑carved wave patterns with rhythmic layout, alongside natural age‑induced glaze crackle. Stem cups were designed for wine banquets, while studded jars could serve as tea caddies or incense holders. A full surviving group of four matching pieces is quite uncommon. They well reflect simple folk aesthetic and masterful carving craftsmanship of Song pottery, holding great display and academic specimen value, highly appreciated by Song bluish‑white porcelain collectors from Illinois, New York and Hong Kong.
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