Hutian‑Kiln Yingqing Glazed Open‑work Scroll‑Pattern Censer,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century
专场： Autumn Asian Art Auction (Part 3)
拍品描述
Dimensions:Height 8.5 cm (3.35 in),Mouth diameter 8.2 cm (3.23 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:Censer lid and base form a complete original set.No breakage or missing loss on open‑carved sections of lid.Natural excavated crazing runs across entire surface,yellowish earth staining seeped into crack lines.Rim and base foot show authentic burial erosion and soil patina,kept in untouched excavated condition.Open‑work floral carving remains intact.Glaze retains soft original luster,no cracks,no modern restoration,re‑glazing or artificial staining.This censer originates from a private Song‑dynasty ceramic collection in Hong Kong,China.The collector specialized in Hutian‑kiln wares.This piece was acquired from mainland antique dealer in 2001.It was kept inside moisture‑proof display cabinet,and released now during collection reorganization.Description:This elegant Yingqing censer from Hutian kiln consists of base and open‑work lid,it was an incense burner for scholar’s studio in Song China.The vessel has smooth rounded silhouette with compressed bulbous body,subtly carved lotus‑petal relief decorates exterior,covered by translucent pale bluish‑white Yingqing glaze.The lid is elaborately open‑work carved with winding scrolling floral patterns.Various sized perforations allow incense smoke to flow outward.Fine dense crazing covers both interior and exterior,earthy yellow stain penetrates through glaze fissures.The exposed foot base reveals fine white porcelain body coated with natural burial soil.Open‑work censers from Hutian kiln were technically challenging to produce.Many examples suffered warping or damage during firing,so fully preserved complete sets are quite rare.Its soft glaze tone and fluid open‑carving perfectly demonstrate exceptional craftsmanship of Jingdezhen Hutian kiln under Song dynasty.It embodies both practical function and classic Song scholarly taste,representing a high‑grade collectible scholar object.
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