Hutian‑Yao Yingqing Glazed Lotus‑Petal High‑Stem Cup‑Stand,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Overall Height 12.5 cm (4.92 in),Maximum Tray Diameter 13.5 cm (5.31 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The whole cup‑stand is one‑piece kiln‑fired construction,no later assembly or mismatched parts,there are no destructive cracks.Several fine inherent kiln cracks sit on tray surface,they came from original firing instead of later impact.The flower‑shaped cup rim is unglazed from old upside‑down firing technique,heavy yellow‑brown soil patina built up along rim over centuries underground.A few tiny edge nicks only scratch the very top glaze layer,they never penetrate deep into ceramic body.Molded lotus petals on base are sharp and well‑defined.The hollow foot base exposes dry fine clay interior,covered with multi‑toned soil stain,iron discoloration and mineral deposits from burial.You can also spot original vent holes made during ancient firing.All traces are genuine excavation signs,no modern grinding,no glaze repair,no artificial aging.This item belonged to a long‑established Asian‑art private collector based in Pennsylvania,USA,he specialized in Song‑dynasty bluish‑white porcelain.He acquired this piece from a reputable Hong Kong antique gallery back in 1994.It was kept decades under stable indoor storage,never shown in public exhibition,he avoided harsh chemical cleaning so all original burial patina remained intact.It enters North‑American antique market recently only because the collector reorganizes his personal holdings.Description:This elegant integrated cup‑stand is a high‑grade wine and tea set made at Jingdezhen Hutian kiln during Song China.It is fired as one single unit,composed of flower‑mouthed small cup,lobed tray and lotus‑carved tall stem.The whole silhouette is delicate and refined,perfectly reflects Song people’s subtle aesthetic taste.The upper small cup has five‑lobed scalloped rim,unglazed lip is a typical feature of upside‑down firing method.Cup wall curves gently and sits firmly in tray center.The tray follows floral lobed outline with wavy rim,broad flat surface catches spilled liquid.Below tray rises an elegant flared tall stem,the bottom base is decorated with relief‑molded upward‑facing lotus petals with crisp outlines.Lotus symbolized purity and virtue,widely favored on Song‑era wares.The entire object is coated with classic Hutian yingqing glaze,translucent pale lake‑blue tone,smooth and soft to eye.Scattered tiny brown speckles are soil‑related marks from underground burial.Clay body is thin,hard and bright white.The stem is hollow with technical vent hole inside,interior base carries authentic burial erosion marks.Tea drinking culture boomed in Song dynasty,cup‑stands were essential tableware for literati gatherings.Surviving one‑piece high‑stem yingqing sets are quite uncommon,most examples get separated into standalone cup and tray overtime.This well‑preserved integrated specimen shows real‑life Song southern‑China drinking custom.It is a wonderful collectible for bluish‑white porcelain collection with great artistic merit.

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