Song Dynasty Jian Kiln Solid Black Glaze Beveled Tea Bowl,12th-13th Century

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Measurements:Rim Diameter:9.8 centimeters /3.86 inches,Height:5.5 centimeters /2.17 inches,Manufactured 12th–13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The bowl is fully intact with no cracks,chips or restoration work.Tiny natural dust specks scatter across the exterior black glaze.The unglazed base foot bears original burial soil stains and kiln rust,untouched post-excavation.This piece was part of a veteran Hong Kong private collection specializing in pre-Yuan ceramics,it was repatriated back to collection storage in 2000 and has been preserved in temperature-controlled dark storage ever since.Object Description:This is a classic Song Dynasty Jian kiln beveled tea bowl,the dominant vessel for Song competitive tea tasting rituals.The rim flares slightly inward to form a distinct raised lip band,the deep curved belly tapers down to a thick hand-trimmed foot with rough unrefined finishing,signature handwork of Jianyang kiln craftsmen.Thick jet-black glaze covers the entire interior and exterior,glossy deep black with tiny scattered silvery speckles embedded within the glaze layer.The glaze naturally stops short of the foot base from kiln dripping during firing.The whole foot ring exposes coarse dark grey clay body,dense yet porous with clean uneven trimming marks.Thick reddish-brown burial dirt patina coats the foot bottom and vertical foot walls,clear authentic excavation marks without cleaning.Jian black bowls were custom-made for Song tea contests;the thick dark glaze made it easy to observe white tea foam,and the beveled rim prevented liquid spillage.Surviving undamaged Jian black glaze bowls with untouched original burial patina are fairly scarce on today’s antique market.With pure uniform black glaze and standard authentic Song shape,this piece carries great cultural value for ancient tea history as well as outstanding display and collecting appeal.

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