Jizhou‑Kiln Black‑Glazed Prunus‑Blossom Carved Meiping Vase,Song Dynasty,10th‑13th Century

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Dimensions:Height 19 cm (7.48 in),Mouth diameter 4.5 cm (1.77 in),Song Dynasty,10th‑13th CenturyCondition & Provenance:This meiping vase is fully intact with no cracks,chips or repairs.The whole black glaze surface is covered with fine natural craze lines developed over centuries,authentic age‑related glaze condition.The lip shows mild wear from long‑term handling.The glaze layer is thick and lustrous.The carved prunus decoration is perfectly preserved; every twig,petal and stamen detail remains sharp without worn‑down loss.The exposed foot ring displays dry,granular original clay coated with ancient soil patina.The base center is covered in black glaze dotted with brown firing specks and kiln dust marks from original production.There is zero modern restoration,no re‑glazing,no post‑carving and no artificial aging treatment.This vase originates from a private ancient Asian ceramic collection in Miami,Florida,USA.The collector spent more than forty years studying and collecting antique East Asian ceramics,with special focus on fine southern Song‑era kiln pieces.This meiping was acquired in 2002 from a well‑established Miami Asian art gallery.It was stored long‑term inside professional climate‑controlled collection cabinet,kept away from light and seldom exhibited to public.It is now entering market because the owner is downsizing his entire collection.Description:This is a fantastic Song‑dynasty display flower vase crafted at Jizhou kiln,a classic representative work of southern Chinese folk ceramic art.It follows the iconic meiping shape design,featuring small flared rolled lip,short straight neck,full rounded shoulder,and body tapering gently toward foot.Every curve flows smoothly with perfectly balanced proportion.The exterior is fully coated with deep glossy black glaze,heavily textured with natural fine crackles that are super typical for Jizhou black ware.On main belly surface,artists applied the sophisticated glaze‑carving technique: craftsmen scraped away black glaze to expose creamy‑yellow body clay to form prunus motif,further drawing petal outlines and stamens with fine tools.Rugged blossom branches stretch sideways with multiple flowers in mixed blooming and bud states.The stark contrast between deep black background and light‑toned prunus creates really striking visual impact.Inside rim also bears black glaze.The foot is neatly trimmed.Exposed clay is dry and aged.Base center retains black glaze scattered with natural brown firing spots and kiln residue,which gives us genuine insight into original Song‑period kiln production.Prunus blossom symbolized nobility and integrity in Song China and was wildly popular decorative theme.Glaze‑carving was technically demanding,artisans must precisely scrape partial glaze without damaging underlying clay.Surviving Jizhou meiping vases from Song are already uncommon.It is really tough to find intact example with complete carved blossom decoration and well‑preserved glaze.This vase delivers quiet dignified silhouette,deep antique black glaze,lively free‑hand prunus carving.It fully reflects elegant aesthetic taste of southern folk kilns in medieval China.This is a high‑grade authentic antique piece perfect for display and serious collection.

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