Jian‑type “Gong Yu” Turquoise‑Speckled Tea Bowl,Southern Song Dynasty

拍品描述

Dimensions:Height 7.5cm (2‑15/16in),Diameter 12.2cm (4‑13/16in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,this authentic Southern‑Song‑dynasty Jian‑type turquoise‑speckled tea bowl bearing “Gong Yu” carved base mark is free of penetrating cracks and major restorations.The thick,lustrous glaze shows natural kiln‑fired mottling and age‑related surface patina consistent with long‑term collection.The dark coarse‑grained biscuit base retains original firing traces without modern grinding or artificial aging treatment.This tea bowl originates from a private ancient‑ceramic collection in Seattle,Washington,the prior collector acquired it from a reputable Taipei 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 robust conical‑form Jian‑style tea bowl with thick‑walled body,deep cavity and short ring foot.The bowl is coated in a dramatic opalescent turquoise‑blue mottled glaze bursting with speckled volcanic‑style kiln‑transformation effects over a dark brown ground,ending in a characteristic iron‑rich rust‑brown rim.The recessed base bears the incised “Gong Yu” (Tribute for Imperial Use) mark.The powerful,unpredictable glaze variation represents the highly‑admired accidental kiln‑transformation aesthetics of Song‑dynasty tea ceramics.These Jian wares were central to the competitive tea‑whisking culture of the Song imperial and literati circles,

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