Song‑Dynasty Jizhou‑Kiln Tortoise‑Shell‑Glaze Spotted Tea Bowl

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Dimensions：Height 6.6 cm (2‑5/8 in), Mouth Diameter 12.4 cm (4‑7/8 in); Song DynastyCondition & Provenance：This classic Jizhou tea bowl retains its complete original body structure without heavy structural cracks or large restorative fills,the rich black glaze layer across interior and exterior is decorated with scattered irregular mustard‑gold spotted motifs,accompanied by natural subtle hare‑fur streaking flowing within the deep black ground glaze,minor ancient wear and faint earth‑buried residue gather along the lip rim,including a tiny shallow frit chip on one section of the rim consistent with centuries of historic handling,there is no modern grinding,no repainting and no added synthetic patina;the unglazed circular foot ring fully exposes the typical coarse reddish‑brown Jizhou‑kiln pottery body,clear hand‑thrown concentric spiral turning marks spread across the base surface,faint old earthen encrustation settles inside the base recess and within micro‑cracks of the glaze surface,every spot and streak on the glaze shows natural firing variation instead of man‑made simulation,glaze termination line above foot ring reveals authentic uneven glaze‑drip traces from original kiln firing.This desirable Jizhou spotted tea bowl hails from a well‑regarded private southern Chinese ceramic collection based in Houston,Texas;the previous custodian acquired this piece from a reputable Hong‑Kong‑based antique gallery back in the mid‑1990s,it has remained undisturbed within the same family estate for decades being passed down among heirs,and this is the very first occasion for this vessel to enter public auction marketplace.Description：Skillfully wheel‑thrown Jizhou‑kiln tea bowl representative of Song‑period tea‑drinking culture,featuring rounded deep‑bowl profile,gentle outward‑flaring rim and short sturdy ring foot perfectly suited for daily tea ceremony use,both inner cavity and outer wall are covered with thick lustrous black tortoise‑shell glaze,overlaid with randomly distributed warm golden‑yellow splash spots of uneven size and organic outline,each golden patch blends softly into the black glaze background generating wonderful visual depth,the rim area shows natural transition into warm reddish‑brown iron‑rich glaze tone,the glaze stops cleanly above the foot base leaving the rough porous terracotta‑colored body fully visible,distinct hand‑throwing concentric circles on base demonstrate traditional Song‑kiln pottery workshop techniques.Jizhou kiln masters created this iconic spotted tortoise‑shell glaze through controlled kiln atmosphere and special iron‑rich slip application,the random spontaneous spot pattern was highly favored by Song literati and tea enthusiasts,this intact well‑preserved bowl offers genuine firsthand material evidence for studying Song‑dynasty popular tea‑ware craft and aesthetic pursuit,embodies the bold,free‑spirited decorative style of southern folk ceramic art during medieval China.

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