Guan‑Type Celadon Cong‑Form Water Pot,Southern Song Dynasty

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Dimensions:Width 8cm (3‑1/8in),Height 7.3cm (2‑7/8in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,this authentic Southern‑Song‑dynasty guan‑type cong‑form water pot is free of penetrating cracks and major restorations.The entire surface bears natural dense golden‑hued crackle glaze with subtle time‑born patina and faint glaze wear consistent with ancient usage and long‑term collection.The foot rim retains the characteristic dark‑toned iron foot of guan‑type ware,without modern grinding or artificial aging treatment.This guan‑type water pot derives from a private ancient‑ceramic collection in Boston, Massachusetts,the prior collector acquired it from a reputable Hong Kong antique gallery in the mid‑1990s,it has been preserved in one single‑family estate and comes to public auction for the first time.Description:A compact cong‑form water pot of Southern‑Song guan‑type celadon,modelled after the ancient jade cong ritual artifact.It features square‑shaped body with raised horizontal relief segments and a circular interior opening.The vessel is covered with serene pale sky‑blue glaze suffused with intricate natural golden crackle networks.The base presents the typical dark iron‑colored foot rim of official‑type porcelain.The cong‑shape was favoured by Song literati for scholarly studio use,this well‑preserved miniature example fully reflects the reverence for ancient ritual forms and restrained aesthetic ideal of Southern Song imperial‑influenced ceramic art,

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