Hutian‑Yao Yingqing Glazed Mould‑Printed Lotus Pond Tea Bowl,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Rim Diameter 17.5 cm (6.89 in),Height 4.5 cm (1.77 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The bowl is complete without hairline cracks.Molded interior patterns remain distinct.Glazing is well preserved with minor wear along rim from age.Small neatly trimmed foot ring bears natural kiln‑burial soil encrustation.Provenance:Private collection,Nevada,United States.Acquired from Hong Kong antique dealer in 1995,kept within family for more than twenty years and recently released into global antique market.Description:This fine yingqing tea bowl originates from Jingdezhen’s Hutian kiln,the iconic southern porcelain workshop of Song China.It adopts classic conical hat‑shape design with wide opening,sloping thin walls,shallow body and small compact foot,overall silhouette light and elegant.Interior surface is fully decorated with mould‑impressed ornament.Cloud patterns fill background space interspersed with vivid lotus flower and leaf motifs,the composition is dense yet well‑organized.The whole vessel is covered by translucent soft yingqing glaze with pale lake‑blue tone,known as “fake jade” in old records.Exposed foot reveals fine white porcelain clay with authentic firing marks.Yingqing porcelain was widely cherished during Song dynasty.This well‑formed bowl with complete molded decoration represents excellent collecting example of southern Song bluish‑white porcelain,great for display and collection purpose.

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