Large Wide‑Mouth White‑Glazed Bowl,Liao‑Jin Dynasty,11th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Mouth diameter 20.4 cm (8.03 in),Height 7 cm (2.76 in),Liao‑Jin Dynasty,11th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The bowl is complete without cracks,chips or restorations.It is covered with soft even white glaze,natural wheel‑throwing spiral lines can be seen inside and outside the bowl.The outer edge of foot shows soil encrustation and age‑related wear;fine concentric spiral turning marks are clearly visible on base center as authentic ancient wheel‑made features,no modern grinding or artificial modification.This bowl comes from a private collection of pre‑Song ceramics based in Hong Kong.The collector specialized in ancient northern Chinese white‑glazed wares.He acquired this piece from an antique shop on Hollywood Road,Hong Kong,in 2006.It was preserved under stable indoor condition with all original patina intact and released when the collector reorganized holdings.Description:This large wide‑mouth white‑glazed bowl of Liao‑Jin period boasts an open generous silhouette,it is a heavy‑duty daily‑use vessel made in northern kilns.The mouth is broad with slightly flared rim,walls taper gently down to a substantial wide foot,delivering stable and solid presence.The interior and exterior are fully covered by mild lustrous white glaze with understated sheen.Smooth spiral throwing lines across body record hand‑wheel production technique.Foot base reveals solid clay body with distinct concentric turning traces,which serve as key diagnostic features for northern white porcelain of this era.Northern white‑glazed ceramics were widely used for food and drink during Liao‑Jin times.Surviving intact bowls of this substantial size are fairly rare.Free of ornate decoration,it relies on plain glaze and clean shape to show the simple,robust aesthetic of ancient northern Chinese pottery.It offers important physical evidence for studying northern ceramic industry of Liao‑Jin epoch and holds solid collecting and appreciative value.

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