Song Dynasty Yaozhou Kiln Celadon Carved Fish‑and‑Aquatic‑Weeds Hat‑Shaped Bowl,12‑13th Century

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Measurements:Mouth diameter:13 centimeters /5.12 inches,Height:5.3 centimeters /2.09 inches,12‑13th Century productionCondition & Provenance:The bowl is completely intact with only minor age‑related wear on rim,no cracks,no chips and no repairs.It originates from a well‑established private collection in Hong Kong,China.The piece was acquired back in the 1990s and has been carefully preserved ever since.Object Description:This is a classic hat‑shaped large bowl from the Song‑era Yaozhou kiln.It features a wide flared opening,steep sloping sides tapering sharply down to a small ring foot,delicate and elegant in silhouette,this is a highly‑desirable Song‑dynasty tea bowl form.The bowl interior is fully decorated with deeply carved fish and aquatic weed patterns.Swimming fish weave through rolling wave and foliage motifs.All carving strokes are crisp and fluid,the composition is dense and well‑balanced.Fish figures look vivid and lively,surrounded by layers of swirling water plants.The depth variation of carvings creates beautiful light‑and‑shadow contrast across the celadon glaze,bringing strong three‑dimensional visual impact.The outer wall is carved with radiating vertical chrysanthemum ribs spreading outward from foot to rim in neat orderly rows.The whole bowl is covered in classic olive‑toned celadon glaze.The glaze surface is smooth and translucent with fine natural age‑related marks accumulated over centuries.The foot base is unglazed,showing solid dark‑grey‑brown ceramic body with clean trimming marks.There are authentic kiln‑firing pad marks on the base,which are typical identifying features for genuine Yaozhou ware.The carving craftsmanship is sharp and masterful,every motif comes alive.Surviving complete Yaozhou carved bowls of this quality are quite scarce on today’s market.It is a significant collectible among Song ceramics,great for display,appreciation and serious investment.

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