Song Dynasty Jizhou Kiln Black‑Glazed Fine Crackle Tea Bowl,12‑13th Century

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Measurements:Mouth diameter:9.7 centimeters /3.82 inches,Height:5 centimeters /1.97 inches,12‑13th Century productionCondition & Provenance:The bowl is completely intact with natural aged crackle glaze covering interior and exterior,only minor wear along rim from age,no cracks,no chips and no repairs.It originates from a well‑established private collection in Hong Kong,China.The piece was acquired in the 1990s and has been carefully preserved under constant temperature conditions ever since.Object Description:This is a classic Song‑period black‑glazed tea bowl from Jizhou kiln.It has slightly flared rim,curved tapering body and short shallow ring foot,with well‑balanced elegant silhouette widely used for tea drinking in Song China.The whole interior and exterior are covered in deep jet‑black glaze.Fine natural crackle spreads all across glaze surface formed over hundreds of years of aging.A soft brown‑toned rim band forms around mouth edge with gentle color transition.The base ring foot is unglazed revealing off‑white‑yellowish ceramic body with neat trimming marks.Old earth patina can be seen around foot rim,which is typical base feature for authentic Song Jizhou ware.There are no painted or carved decorations,the aesthetic relies entirely on deep black glaze and delicate crackle texture reflecting the minimalist taste of Song literati.Black‑glazed tea bowls were extremely popular among Song scholars.High‑quality surviving Jizhou black glazed bowls are quite scarce on collecting market.This specimen features even glaze,genuine ancient crackle and solid condition,it works great for actual tea use as well as antique display and collection.

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