Song‑Dynasty Russet‑Glazed Lotus‑Petal High‑Foot Zun Vessel,10th‑13th Century CE

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 13.3cm(5.24in),overall height 13.6cm(5.35in),10th‑13th Century CECondition & Provenance:The zun vessel is fully intact without cracks,chips or modern restoration.The whole body is covered by lustrous thick russet glaze with rich even tone.Raised lotus‑petal ribs on exterior remain crisp,corresponding inner lotus‑petal decoration is well‑preserved.The high foot is neatly shaped.The exposed base rim shows dry solid ancient ceramic body with natural age‑related traces.Minute dark specks scattered across glaze are original firing marks,not post‑manufacture damage.This work comes from a private Song‑ceramic collection in Philadelphia,Pennsylvania,USA.The collector acquired it through a Hong Kong antique gallery in the 1990s and kept it within climate‑controlled dark private storage as a fine Song‑dynasty display object.Description:This high‑foot zun is a fine Song‑dynasty russet‑glazed vessel.It features flared wide mouth,contracted upper body,bulbous mid‑section decorated with full‑bodied molded lotus‑petal relief,and compressed high ring‑foot underneath.Both interior and exterior are fully coated with thick russet brown glaze presenting calm mellow luster.Outer lotus‑petal segments are plump and three‑dimensional,corresponding molded lotus‑pattern can also be seen inside the vessel.The short waisted high foot is precisely trimmed.The unglazed foot rim reveals off‑white compact clay body typical of northern Song kilns.Lotus‑petal motifs were widely used for Buddhist offering and scholar‑studio display in Song times.Russet glaze is a special variant of black glaze with demanding firing conditions.Complete high‑foot zun of this type are relatively uncommon among surviving Song wares.This well‑preserved specimen owns balanced dignified shape,original glaze sheen and sharp lotus‑petal relief.All firing and age‑related patina are untouched.It embodies the restrained aesthetic pursuit of Song‑dynasty craftsmen and stands as a museum‑grade russet‑glazed treasure.

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