Chinese Jizhou Leaf Bowl Song or later #5432

width: approx. 15.6cm (6 5⁄32in)
height: approx. 5.6cm (2 13⁄64in)
weight: 243g

This ceramic bowl, presumed to originate from the Song Dynasty in China, features a distinctive Tenmoku glaze that showcases a deep, lustrous black surface with subtle bluish undertones and speckling. At the heart of the bowl lies a striking leaf impression, likely a real leaf used during firing, which has been fossilized into the glaze with intricate vein details preserved in golden and silver tones. The bowl's interior captures a delicate harmony between natural impermanence and ceramic tradition, while the rounded form and foot ring exhibit classic Song-era craftsmanship. The outer surface reveals a richly textured finish, where the interplay of glaze and firing technique produces a cosmic depth, evoking the night sky.