Yaozhou‑Style Carved Peony Double‑Spout Ewer,Northern Song‑Jin Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 21.5cm (8‑7/16in),Width 18.5cm (7‑5/16in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,this authentic Northern‑Song‑Jin period Yaozhou‑style carved peony double‑spout ewer is free of penetrating cracks and major restorations.The celadon‑toned glaze retains soft natural gloss with subtle age‑related patina formed through long‑term preservation.The exposed foot rim displays original biscuit texture and earth encrustation without modern grinding or artificial aging treatment.This ewer originates from a private ancient‑ceramic collection in Los Angeles,California,the prior collector acquired it from a reputable Hong Kong antique gallery in the mid‑1990s,it has remained within one single‑family estate and appears at public auction for the first time.Description:A stately ewer with bulbous rounded body,tall neck with concentric bow‑string grooves,sculpted bamboo‑segment handle and distinctive double‑spout design.The exterior is lavishly decorated with deep‑carved scrolling peony motifs with detailed vein incisions,lotus‑petal friezes encircle the shoulder and base.The vessel is covered in smooth pale celadon glaze,carved relief details produce striking light‑shadow contrast.This elaborate ewer exemplifies the bold,expressive carving craftsmanship of northern Chinese folk kilns during the Song‑Jin era,reflecting the prosperous secular aesthetic of medieval northern China,

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