Jian‑Yao Yaobian Tenmoku Tea Bowl,Song Dynasty,12‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Rim Diameter 12 cm (4.72 in),Height 6.5 cm (2.56 in),Song Dynasty,12‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The tea bowl is fully intact without hairline cracks.Minor ancient rim chips are present.The robust body retains spectacular yaobian glaze patterns with fine age‑induced crazing.The exposed iron‑rich base shows authentic trimming marks and well‑established burial patina.Provenance:Private collection,Illinois,United States.Acquired from Hong Kong antique gallery in 1985,passed down within one family and recently released to global antique market.Description:This spectacular yaobian tenmoku tea bowl from Jian kiln ranks among the most treasured Song‑dynasty tea wares.It adopts classic Jian‑yao shape with deep curved body and short foot,fashioned from heavy dark iron‑rich clay typical of Fujian Jian kilns.The black glaze transformed in high‑temperature firing into breathtaking nebula‑like yaobian effects.Swirling streaks of cobalt‑blue,golden‑brown and dark black spread all over interior and exterior surface.These colorful patterns occur purely by kiln fortune,no artisan can fully duplicate this magical visual effect.The base is neatly trimmed with sharp wheel‑cut marks,raw clay surface carries thick antique patina.Yaobian tenmoku was revered as supreme tea treasure back in Song times,cherished by emperors and literati alike.Surviving intact examples are extremely rare.They are fiercely pursued by top‑tier Song ceramic collectors worldwide,as key physical artifact for understanding Song‑dynasty tea‑competition culture.It would make a standout piece for high‑level ancient‑porcelain themed collection.

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