A fine Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai dish, delicately potted and measuring 13 cm in diameter. The shallow form is elegantly shaped with a gently lobed rim, creating a subtle floral outline that enhances its refined appearance.
The interior is decorated with an incised floral motif, likely a stylised peony, executed with soft, fluid lines beneath a translucent pale bluish-green Qingbai glaze. The glaze pools attractively in the recesses, accentuating the design, while thinning slightly at the rim to reveal the pale, finely levigated body beneath. The exterior is simply finished, allowing the purity of form and glaze to take precedence.
The piece is in very good condition for its age. There are no signs of restoration or repair. The glaze remains well preserved with a soft, lustrous sheen.
A refined and scholarly example of Song Dynasty Qingbai ware, embodying the understated elegance and technical sophistication of the period.
Provenance: Private collection, Scotland
A fine Northern Song Dynasty Qingbai dish, delicately potted and measuring 13 cm in diameter. The shallow form is elegantly shaped with a gently lobed rim, creating a subtle floral outline that enhances its refined appearance.
The interior is decorated with an incised floral motif, likely a stylised peony, executed with soft, fluid lines beneath a translucent pale bluish-green Qingbai glaze. The glaze pools attractively in the recesses, accentuating the design, while thinning slightly at the rim to reveal the pale, finely levigated body beneath. The exterior is simply finished, allowing the purity of form and glaze to take precedence.
The piece is in very good condition for its age. There are no signs of restoration or repair. The glaze remains well preserved with a soft, lustrous sheen.
A refined and scholarly example of Song Dynasty Qingbai ware, embodying the understated elegance and technical sophistication of the period.
Provenance: Private collection, Scotland
