Song Dynasty Ying‑Qing Celadon Cup and Stand Set,12‑13th‑century Chinese Qingbai porcelain tea set

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Dimensions:Overall Height 13.5cm(5.31in),Maximum Diameter of Stand 14cm(5.51in),12‑13th century Song‑dynasty Qingbai tea‑wareCondition & Provenance:The cup and stand are an original matched set,free of cracks and chips.The original Ying‑Qing glaze is well‑preserved with fine natural craze lines;faint earth patina appears along rim edges.Exposed foot bases retain authentic ancient rust‑red firing discoloration from burial.No later repairs or over‑glazing have been done.This set was formerly in a private Song‑dynasty porcelain collection based in Chicago,Illinois.The collector acquired this piece through an antique gallery in Hong Kong in 2018.Complete original matched Ying‑Qing cup‑and‑stand sets from Song period are relatively scarce;intact assembled sets carry greater collectible value than single pieces.Description:This complete tea‑ware set was produced at the Hutian kiln during China’s Song dynasty,composed of a high‑foot tea cup and a tall support stand,used for literati tea‑drinking in Song times.The tea cup features deep rounded bowl body tapering down to a small elevated foot with elegant silhouette.The matching stand possesses multi‑layer structure:a raised central socket holds the tea cup,encircled by concentric turning ridges,a wide outward‑flaring rim and a stable tall flared trumpet‑shaped base.The whole set is covered in soft translucent Ying‑Qing celadon glaze with pale lake‑green tone and natural fine crackle.The unglazed foot bases show firm white porcelain body with reddish‑brown burial discoloration.Song‑era Ying‑Qing glaze pursues jade‑like visual effect and was highly favored by Song literati.Cup stands were essential implements for Song whisked‑tea ceremony to hold tea cup steady and avoid scalding hands.This well‑proportioned matched set displays soft understated aesthetic typical of Song Qingbai porcelain.It serves both as tangible material evidence for ancient Chinese tea culture and as a desirable collectible for display.

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