Song Dynasty Marbled‑Clay Feather‑Pattern Swirl Lidded Cosmetic Box,10‑13th Century CE
专场： Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
拍品描述
Dimensions:Mouth Diameter 7.5cm(2.95in),Overall Height 4.5cm(1.77in),10‑13th Century CECondition & Provenance:The base and lid are original matching set,free of cracks,restoration or later over‑painting.Continuous feather‑swirl marbled‑clay patterns run all over interior,lid and base.Only minor age‑related wear and burial patina appear on fitting rim and foot edge without chips or heavy glaze loss.This marbled‑clay box originates from a private collector’s collection in Dallas,Texas.The collector acquired this artifact from an antique gallery in London back in 2019.Complete lidded cosmetic boxes with full‑body feather‑style marbled clay inside and out are quite rare in global antique markets.Description:This cosmetic box was produced in northern Chinese kilns during Song dynasty,for storing face powder,rouge and small personal ornaments.It boasts a well‑proportioned flattened round silhouette with tight‑fitting lid‑and‑base joint.The whole piece is made by sophisticated marbled‑clay technique:white and dark‑colored clay bodies are kneaded and twisted together before wheel‑throwing.Radiating feather‑swirl patterns spread outward from central point,covering exterior,inner cavity and base foot uniformly.A thin transparent glaze overlays the surface to show sharp contrasting black‑and‑white marbled texture.The cross‑section of twisted clay can be observed on the unglazed fitting rim.The hand‑trimmed base foot bears authentic aged burial patina.Marbled‑clay represents one of the most distinctive medieval Chinese ceramic crafts,producing marble‑like swirling patterns by blending multi‑colored clay.Complete matched boxes with consistent marbled decoration on every surface are hard to come by.This box features neat,fluent patterns and superb craft expression.It serves as outstanding specimen of Song marbled‑clay wares,suitable for special‑theme exhibitions of northern ancient Chinese ceramics and dedicated antique scholar‑studio porcelain collections.
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