Jizhou‑Kiln Tortoise‑Shell Glaze Tea Bowl,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Height 6 cm (2.36 in),Mouth diameter 16 cm (6.30 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:The bowl is fully intact without cracks or major chips.Rim shows minor wear from historical use.Glazing is well‑preserved with natural flowing tortoiseshell pattern and lustrous surface.The unglazed foot reveals dry clay with distinct trimming marks and subtle burial soil patina.No modern polishing,restoration or artificial refiring.This tea bowl comes from a private collection of Song ceramics based in Hong Kong,China.The collector specialized in southern‑kiln tea wares.It was acquired from an overseas antique dealer in 1999 and kept in climate‑controlled storage,now released for collection rotation.Description:This elegant conical tea bowl with tortoise‑shell glaze is a representative Song‑period drinking vessel for whisked‑tea culture.The bowl has widely flared rim,steeply sloping walls and small compact foot.It is covered with black glaze transformed in firing into dynamic streaky tawny‑brown tortoiseshell markings.Patterns run continuously across interior and exterior.The marbled visual effect resembles natural hawksbill shell.All color variations are purely kiln‑formed with no hand‑painted decoration.The foot exposes typical coarse light sandy body with crisp trimming quality.Tortoise‑shell glaze from Jizhou kiln depends entirely on firing conditions.Superb examples with smooth fluid streaks are quite uncommon on antique market.This conical bowl boasts graceful silhouette and spectacular natural glaze effect.It authentically reflects Song literati tea‑drinking tradition.It carries great cultural significance as well as solid collectible standing,truly a fine specimen among southern Song black‑glazed tea wares.

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