Liao‑Jin Dynasty Black‑Glazed Appliqué Stud‑Decorated Globular Jar

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Dimensions：Height 8.3 cm (3‑1/4 in), Mouth Diameter 8 cm (3‑1/8 in); Liao‑Jin DynastyCondition & Provenance：This charming small globular jar is fully intact without heavy body cracks,glue repairs or large‑area fills,the whole outer surface is covered by flowing multi‑toned iron‑rich glaze shifting from deep forest‑black to olive‑green and warm amber‑brown around neck and rim,generating beautiful horizontal streaky banding formed naturally during high‑temperature firing;a full ring of raised eye‑shaped stud appliqués encircles upper shoulder,each applied ornament keeps crisp relief detail with only negligible tiny edge wear from centuries of handling,no modern re‑touching or over‑painting on appliqué decorations;the glossy glaze extends partially into interior cavity,old earthy burial residues and faint mineral discoloration can be seen clinging to inner wall surface;the short stepped unglazed foot base exposes light beige coarse sandy pottery body,well‑defined hand‑turned concentric spiral grooves spread all over the base plane,minor ancient scuffs and accumulated soil patina settle within every turning groove and micro glaze fissures,glaze termination above foot shows natural uneven shrinkage and subtle drip marks consistent with original kiln firing,there exists zero sign of synthetic artificial ageing or chemical enhancement.This distinctive Liao‑Jin stud‑decorated jar originates from a respected private collection focused on northern medieval Chinese ceramics located in Chicago,Illinois,the prior owner obtained this lovely vessel from a well‑established Tokyo antique dealer back in late 1980s,it has stayed safely preserved within one single‑family private estate through successive generations ever since acquisition,and this represents its very first appearance ever on public auction market.Description：Expertly wheel‑thrown ceramic jar representative of northern Liao‑Jin folk ceramic craft,boasting a plump rounded globular body,short compact neck,thick rolled‑over rim and small stepped ring foot,the overall silhouette is full,compact and powerfully proportioned.Around upper shoulder runs a continuous row of hand‑applied eye‑form stud ornaments,these protruding circular appliqués deliver strong decorative rhythm against the fluid streaky black‑brown glaze background;the iron‑rich glaze flows freely across exterior,showing unpredictable blended bands of dark black,olive‑green and amber‑brown hues that change under different light conditions,the rim and neck naturally develop warmer caramel‑brown tone as glaze thins at edges.Inner surface is also partially glazed retaining authentic ancient soil deposits.The unglazed stepped base bears clear hand‑throwing spiral traces revealing the raw sandy clay body typical for northern Liao‑Jin kiln workshops.This jar perfectly combines practical storage function with bold folk decorative aesthetics,reflects unique multicultural artistic flavor of northern frontier regions during Liao‑Jin period,it is a highly collectible small‑scale artwork demonstrating the versatile iron‑glaze firing techniques of medieval northern Chinese potters.

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