Song Dynasty Hutian Kiln Yingqing Melon-Ribbed Ewer with Original Lid

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Dimensions：Overall Height 29 cm (11.4 in), Max Width 14.5 cm (5.7 in), 10th–13th CenturyCondition & Provenance：The ewer is fully intact with no cracks, chips or restorations, and the matching original lid survives complete. The entire Yingqing glaze is covered with natural fine crackle, vertical melon ribs on the body remain sharply defined, and the spout and handle are firmly attached without separation. Unglazed base foot retains original burial patina, only faint natural yellowish-brown age stains scatter across glaze, no harsh modern cleaning or polishing. It was once held by a prominent private collector specializing in Jingdezhen bluish-white porcelain in Hong Kong, then purchased by a private antique fine art collector based in Miami, Florida, USA in 2017, accompanied by complete provenance documentation.Description：This tall covered wine ewer is an iconic bluish-white porcelain craft from Hutian Kiln of Southern Song Dynasty, a dual-purpose vessel for daily wine serving and decorative display. The piece features an elegant slender silhouette composed of six parts: lid, flared narrow neck, elongated spout, curved handle, melon-fluted body and ring foot. The lid is topped with a pearl knob and fitted with a tiny loop, matching the loop on the handle to secure the lid with cord in ancient use. The long flared neck is decorated with two subtle horizontal incised lines; the main body is segmented by vertical raised ribs forming melon petal shape, encircled by two neat concentric grooves. A slim tapering spout extends outward for smooth pouring, opposite a triple-strand curved handle with refined craftsmanship. The whole surface is covered in signature Hutian Yingqing celadon glaze, pale translucent aquamarine with soft jade-like luster, thin and smooth in texture, covered with natural ice crackle pattern. Centuries of underground burial created gentle brown patina seeping naturally along crack lines without artificial treatment. The flat base reveals unglazed pale grey clay with dry, aged texture coated in original earth rust, a classic base feature of southern Song bluish-white excavated porcelain. While Hutian ewers are relatively common in the antique market, large-sized specimens with intact matching lid, distinct melon ribs and flawless body are extraordinarily rare. This artifact fully preserves all core Song ceramic techniques including wheel-throwing, sculpted handle forming and carved rib molding. Its mild, elegant glaze tone embodies the minimalist literati aesthetic of the Song era. It serves as a vital reference specimen for academic research on Jingdezhen bluish-white porcelain production, a premium collectible for ancient ceramic enthusiasts, and a sophisticated decorative piece for modern oriental interior design, carrying outstanding academic research value and strong long-term appreciation potential for southern Song porcelain.

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