Jin Dynasty, 12th–13th century
Diameter: approximately 12 cm
Thermoluminescence reference: P102r32
A finely potted black-glazed stoneware bowl dating to the Jin Dynasty and associated with the Cizhou ceramic tradition of northern China. The bowl has a compact, well-balanced form, with rounded sides rising from a small circular foot and a simple, slightly defined rim.
The vessel is covered in a deep black glaze, characteristic of the dark-glazed wares produced by kilns within the wider Cizhou tradition during the Song and Jin periods. The glaze develops subtle variations in tone across the surface, ranging from glossy black to softer brown-black areas where it thins around the rim and lower body. These natural variations give the otherwise restrained monochrome surface considerable depth.
The underside and foot provide a strong contrast with the dark glaze, revealing the pale stoneware body beneath. The straightforward form and rich iron-bearing glaze reflect the emphasis placed by northern Chinese potters on strong silhouettes, tactile surfaces and expressive glaze effects.
Black-glazed bowls formed an important part of ceramic production in northern China during the 12th and 13th centuries. While comparatively understated in decoration, their appeal lies in the relationship between robust potting, dark lustrous glaze and exposed body.
Measuring approximately 12 cm in diameter, this Jin Dynasty Cizhou-type bowl is accompanied by thermoluminescence documentation referenced P102r32.
Provenance:
Priestley & Ferraro.
Acquired in Hong Kong, 16 April 2001.
Jin Dynasty, 12th–13th century
Diameter: approximately 12 cm
Thermoluminescence reference: P102r32
A finely potted black-glazed stoneware bowl dating to the Jin Dynasty and associated with the Cizhou ceramic tradition of northern China. The bowl has a compact, well-balanced form, with rounded sides rising from a small circular foot and a simple, slightly defined rim.
The vessel is covered in a deep black glaze, characteristic of the dark-glazed wares produced by kilns within the wider Cizhou tradition during the Song and Jin periods. The glaze develops subtle variations in tone across the surface, ranging from glossy black to softer brown-black areas where it thins around the rim and lower body. These natural variations give the otherwise restrained monochrome surface considerable depth.
The underside and foot provide a strong contrast with the dark glaze, revealing the pale stoneware body beneath. The straightforward form and rich iron-bearing glaze reflect the emphasis placed by northern Chinese potters on strong silhouettes, tactile surfaces and expressive glaze effects.
Black-glazed bowls formed an important part of ceramic production in northern China during the 12th and 13th centuries. While comparatively understated in decoration, their appeal lies in the relationship between robust potting, dark lustrous glaze and exposed body.
Measuring approximately 12 cm in diameter, this Jin Dynasty Cizhou-type bowl is accompanied by thermoluminescence documentation referenced P102r32.
Provenance:
Priestley & Ferraro.
Acquired in Hong Kong, 16 April 2001.
