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East Asia, China, Song (Sung) Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE. A stunning glazed pottery tea bowl presenting a circular base and impressively thin walls that rise upwards and outwards to an annular rim over a deep basin. This remarkable example boasts a glistening surface of licorice black splattered with golden hues of caramel and butterscotch. Note the gorgeous sheen of the luminescence on the interior of the bowl. Size: 4.25" in diameter x 2.25" H (10.8 cm x 5.7 cm)
This is a fine example of one of the most famous black wares created in China is the Jian (Jianyang) ware of the Fujian province. The rich black glaze of a Jian tea bowl is traditionally characterized by fine linear markings commonly referred to as "hare's fur" or "oil spots." These are crystalline markings formed when iron oxide precipitates during the firing process. In effect, the excess iron oxide transmigrates to the surface of the glaze. Here it collects into streaks or spots of pure metallic iron. Jian tea bowls like this example grew in popularity during the Song dynasty, when tastes for tea changed from steeped green tea to the whisked powder variety. The Northern Song emperor named Huizong (reigned 1100 to 1125) admired them, which also increased their popularity. In addition, the Japanese also admired Hare's Fur bowls and imported them during the 12th century. This technique was adopted in Japan and was called Temmoku (a Japanese version of the Chinese term, Tianmu).
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#161780
Condition
Collection number written on base. Rim has been expertly repaired in some small areas. Expected surface wear commensurate with age, including light scratches. Otherwise, excellent with lovely iridescence.