Large Black‑Glazed Meiping Vase with Spiral Ribbing,Jin Dynasty,12th‑13th Century

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Condition & Provenance:The vase remains fully intact,no cracks,no drill repairs or large‑area restorations.The original black glaze is well preserved all over body.Tiny golden speckled inclusions are inherent from firing,few minor earthen burial spots sit on glaze surface.Neatly turned spiral ribs run from shoulder down upper body with sharp clean lines.Exposed foot rim bears natural burial wear,minor chipping along base edge from underground excavation,no modern grinding or modifications.This piece comes from an established private collector of early Chinese ceramics,based in Hong Kong.This collector specialized in northern‑kiln black‑glazed antiques.He acquired the vase in 1998 from a antique dealer on Hollywood Road,Hong Kong.It was kept in climate‑controlled dust‑free indoor display.Never cleaned or polished artificially,all original burial glaze surfaces are perfectly preserved.It enters Asian antique market recently while the collector sorts out his holdings.description:This large black‑glazed meiping vase dating back to Jin dynasty is a substantial storage and display vessel produced by northern Chinese kilns.It follows classic meiping form with small rolled lip mouth,short neck,full shoulder,tapering body descending all the way toward base.The silhouette is tall,slender and powerful with impressive large scale.Numerous raised turned spiral ribs circle shoulder and upper torso,adding rich textural layers to the vessel.Thick glossy jet‑black glaze covers almost entire surface,filled with fine golden sand‑like crystalline specks shimmering softly under light,delivering reserved antique charm.Rough dry clay is exposed on foot area,residual glaze residue can be seen on base center.During Jin period,black‑glazed meiping served both as practical wine storage container and elegant hall display piece.Boasting great height,undamaged form,distinct ribbed decoration and untouched ancient glaze,this is a representative example of northern black‑glazed ceramics.It holds great collecting and viewing value for early Chinese porcelain enthusiasts and northern‑kiln focused collections.

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