Song Dynasty Guan Kiln Sky‑Celadon Octagonal Cup,12th‑13th Century

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Measurements:Mouth diameter 8.8 centimeters /3.46 inches,Height 6.5 centimeters /2.56 inches,produced 12th‑13th Centurycondition & Provenance:The cup is fully intact without cracks,chips or restorations.The whole surface is covered with natural golden‑thread crackle glaze,light yellow‑brown aged stains seep into crack lines.Thin glaze along rim reveals beige clay tone.The foot ring is glazed with dark brown iron‑colored exposed rim,carrying untouched original aged patina from long‑term transmission.This piece was once part of a Hong Kong private collection focused on Song Guan kiln ceramics,later passed to a private art collector based in Seattle,Washington in 2012.It has been preserved in temperature‑controlled dark storage ever since acquisition.Object Description:This is a fine sky‑celadon octagonal cup from Song Guan kiln,serving as drinking vessel for Song literati tea gatherings.It features crisp octagonal faceted form with flared rim,tapering body with sharp angular edges and a small neat foot ring,delivering upright well‑proportioned silhouette.Thick jade‑like sky‑celadon glaze evenly coats interior and exterior.Interlaced golden‑thread crackle of varying sizes spreads all over glaze surface,natural yellow‑brown stains penetrate every fissure formed by centuries of aging.Thin glaze on rim faintly shows underlying clay body.The outer edge of foot ring presents dark brown iron foot with seamless transition between glaze and clay.Guan kiln was official imperial workshop of Song court.Octagonal shape brought huge firing difficulty,so surviving octagonal cups are extremely rare.This cup boasts elegant celadon tone,precise shape and complete authentic crackle patina with zero damage.It perfectly embodies the subtle restrained aesthetic of Song imperial ceramics and holds extraordinary craft value,scholar‑table display appeal and rare collecting status across worldwide antique community.

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