Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Glazed Stem Cup Set,10th-13th Century

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Measurements:Overall height 15 centimeters /5.91 inches,Cup mouth diameter 9.5 centimeters /3.74 inches,produced 10th–13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The cup and stem stand are an original matching set,fully intact without cracks,chips or restorations.The creamy white glaze covers the whole surface with subtle natural yellowish age stains only on unglazed foot bases and stem interior,untouched original patina from centuries of transmission.This set was kept in a well-established private collection specializing in Song white porcelain based in Hong Kong.It was repatriated from overseas in the 1990s and preserved in constant temperature dark storage all year round.Object Description:This is a classic matching stem cup set from Song Ding Kiln,composed of a straight-sided deep cup and a flared stem tray that can be separated for independent use.The cup features slightly outward curved straight walls and a tiny shallow foot,uniform ivory-white glaze coats both interior and exterior with smooth mild texture and soft low luster.The matching tray has a wide shallow holding plate with a raised central ring to secure the cup,connected to a tall tapered stem that ends with a flared wide foot rim.The whole tray is covered with identical white glaze.Clear hand-thrown spiral lines are visible on unglazed inner stem wall and tray base,marked with light brown aged soil patina left by original ancient crafting and long-term storage.As one of the Five Great Song Kilns,Ding ware is celebrated for its pure soft white glaze.Matching intact stem cup sets like this are extremely rare on antique collecting markets.It was daily tableware for Song literati’s tea parties and feasts,carrying remarkable artistic value of ancient ceramic craft as well as outstanding display and investment appeal.

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