Yaozhou‑Yao Molded Wave‑Beast Conical Bowl,Song Dynasty

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Dimensions:Height 5.5cm (2‑5/32in),Diameter 11.5cm (4‑17/32in)Condition & Provenance:Alright,let’s dive deep into this authentic Song‑era Yaozhou‑yao molded conical bowl,it has survived hundreds of years without any invasive cracks or heavy restorations,no over‑filled chips or repainted glaze work anywhere on this piece.You can spot all the genuine age‑related wear scattered all over the rim,glaze surface and base,subtle abrasions from constant handling and transit across generations,this is all honest old wear and none of that artificially produced fake patina you see on reproductions.The olive‑toned celadon glaze holds that soft,warm mellow luster built over centuries of storage,you will find scattered tiny old firing specks and minor glaze blemishes that came straight out of the original kiln,they are factory characteristics,not later‑time damage.The unglazed foot base shows rich layered iron‑rust discoloration,burnt kiln grit and natural earthen deposits from long‑term burial and preservation,there is zero modern grinding or artificial chemical modification on the raw clay foot ring.This artifact originates from a well‑established private Asian ceramics collection based in San Francisco,California,the previous collector tracked this Yaozhou bowl down and purchased it from a reputable Taipei antique gallery in the mid‑1980s,it remained locked away inside this single family estate for more than four decades and it’s hitting the public auction market for the absolute very first time.Description:This fantastic Song‑dynasty Yaozhou‑yao conical bowl features a flared wide rim tapering smoothly down toward a compact short ring foot,the outer wall is neatly carved with dense radiating vertical ribbed grooves running downwards from beneath the rim all the way toward the foot base.The interior space is fully covered with deeply molded wave patterns rolling across the whole surface,among the surging rolling waves mythical beast figures emerge vividly from the rippling water,the whole decorative scene was pressed into the body via high‑quality ceramic molds before glazing.Every inch of this vessel is coated with the classic warm olive‑green celadon glaze typical of Yaozhou kiln,the glaze thins out gently along the rim edge to reveal faint warm clay undertones,the glaze layer pulls back fully on the foot ring to lay bare the coarse‑textured clay body with heavy natural kiln rust stains.The crisp molded lines showcase the sophisticated mass‑production molding craftsmanship of northern Song ceramic workshops,wave‑and‑beast motifs carried strong auspicious implications in ancient Chinese culture,representing power,blessing and good fortune,this classic Yaozhou conical bowl is a highly collectible representative work of northern celadon art

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