Song Dynasty Hutian Kiln Yingqing Celadon Moulded Floral Stemmed Spittoon,12th-13th century Chinese Qingbai porcelain

拍品描述

Dimensions:Rim Diameter 18.8cm(7.40in),Overall Height 8cm(3.15in),12th-13th century Song Qingbai ceramicCondition & Provenance:The spittoon is fully intact with no cracks, chips or restorations. The original Yingqing glaze remains intact across the whole vessel, covered with natural fine crackle glaze. Only faint light burial patina lines the rim. The interior moulded scrolling floral motifs stay full and sharp without wear. The unglazed base foot features compact porcelain clay with natural kiln rust and age soil stains, no re-glazing, grinding or refinishing work. This artifact originates from a private Song Qingbai porcelain collection based in Hong Kong, purchased from an antique gallery in Kuala Lumpur in 2016. Large moulded stemmed spittoons from Hutian Kiln are extremely scarce among surviving Song wares; untouched original-condition pieces carry great academic research and high-end display collectible value.Description:This stemmed spittoon is a classic Yingqing celadon creation from Hutian Kiln in Jiangxi during Song Dynasty, crafted as daily decorative and functional ware for Song aristocrats. The vessel is split into two structural sections: the upper part is a wide flared shallow dish with broad rim, paired with a bulbous stem base connected by a narrow neck and a tiny flat ring foot. The overall silhouette features soft rounded curves and balanced proportions, demonstrating masterful thin-body porcelain craftsmanship of the Song era. The entire interior and exterior are coated in even, soft pale sky-blue Yingqing glaze with translucent jade-like luster, covered with delicate natural ice crackle texture. The inner dish surface is fully decorated with deeply moulded interlocking lotus blossoms, buds and scrolling foliage. The dense layered patterns create striking three-dimensional contrast through varying glaze thickness, showcasing sophisticated moulding techniques. The outer surface is plain and unadorned, letting the pure jade-toned celadon glaze take full focus. The bottom foot ring is unglazed, revealing fine firm white porcelain clay stained with natural yellowish kiln rust and burial soil residue, fully untouched and unwashed by modern restoration. Yingqing porcelain represents the pinnacle ceramic achievement of southern China in Song times. This moulded stemmed spittoon combines elegant shape, intricate floral decoration and flawless celadon glaze, retaining its original Song-era patina. It stands as a canonical specimen of Hutian Kiln Qingbai ware, perfectly suited for museum exhibits, specialized antique porcelain collections and luxury interior display.

图片