Song‑Dynasty Jian‑Kiln Russet‑Gold Hare’s‑Fur Tea Bowl

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Dimensions：Height 6.5 cm (2‑9/16 in), Mouth Diameter 12.4 cm (4‑7/8 in); Song DynastyCondition & Provenance：This authentic Jian‑ware tea bowl retains its complete original body without deep structural cracks,glued repairs or large‑area fills,the bowl is dominated by a gorgeous warm russet‑gold glaze tone,both interior and exterior showcase expressive radiating hare’s‑fur streaks with jet‑black filaments bursting outward from central bowl bottom,generating a striking sun‑burst‑like visual effect;the thick iron‑rich glaze naturally thins at the rim revealing coarse granular rust‑brown clay body at lip edge,with soft,time‑honored wear consistent with ancient daily use,only extremely minor scattered tiny surface frits along rim,no modern rim grinding,no repainting or artificial glaze enhancement;the short stout ring foot fully exposes the typical heavy,gritty iron‑saturated Jian‑kiln terracotta clay,clear hand‑thrown concentric turning marks are well preserved across base surface,old burial‑derived earthen patina and subtle mineral deposits settle within base recess and fine glaze micro‑cracks,glaze stop line above foot displays natural uneven glaze shrinkage and slight drip traces created during original high‑temperature kiln firing,there is zero evidence of synthetic chemical artificial ageing treatment.This impressive russet‑gold hare’s‑fur Jian tea bowl hails from a distinguished private Asian‑art collection located in Seattle,Washington,the prior custodian acquired this desirable piece from a reputable Taipei antique house back in mid‑1990s,it has been safely kept inside the same single‑family private estate passed down through inheritance for multiple decades,and this represents its very first time to appear on public auction marketplace.Description：Wheel‑thrown classic Jian‑kiln tea bowl,icon representative of Song‑period whisked‑tea culture,featuring the signature deep conical silhouette,gentle outward‑flaring rim and solid short ring foot which was perfectly engineered for Song‑style tea whipping competitions.The whole vessel is coated with thick iron‑rich glaze,under intense kiln heat,iron‑oxide minerals melt and flow,forming dramatic sun‑burst hare’s‑fur pattern:deep black hair‑like streaks radiate outward from bowl’s center against lustrous russet‑gold background,the color gradient shifts organically from dark core out to warm golden‑amber near rim.The exterior is enveloped in harmonious russet‑gold glaze with diffused dark fur streaks flowing down toward foot ring,the glaze terminates above foot to expose the characteristic coarse,heavy iron‑laden Jian‑ware clay body,distinct concentric hand‑throwing spiral lines on base faithfully record production details from ancient Jian workshop.Russet‑gold hare’s‑fur Jian bowls were highly cherished by Song literati and tea devotees,this surviving well‑preserved specimen delivers outstanding visual dynamism,it serves as wonderful authentic physical artifact for studying Song‑dynasty high‑temperature iron‑glaze firing technology,tea ceremony custom and the sophisticated aesthetic taste of Song‑era society.

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