Song Dynasty Chinese Black Glazed leaf Bowl, 11C–13C #5294 for sale

Up for sale is this "Song Dynasty Chinese Black Glazed leaf Bowl, 11C–13C #5294" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

width: approx. 15.4cm (6 1⁄16in)
height: approx. 5.5cm (2 11⁄64in)
weight: 265g

This piece is a black-glazed ceramic bowl from the Song dynasty (960–1279), featuring a rare and poetic design created by firing an actual leaf onto the surface of the clay. The leaf, having been burned away during high-temperature firing, has left behind a delicate and intricate imprint—its veins and contours beautifully preserved—giving the impression that nature itself has been captured within the glaze. This technique reflects the Song dynasty’s profound appreciation for natural forms and harmony, closely tied to literati aesthetics and Daoist philosophy. The bowl’s exterior is gracefully shaped with a gentle, expansive profile, coated in a lustrous black glaze. The subtle reddish hue at the rim and the exposed clay at the foot add warmth and depth to the overall refined presence of the piece. It is in excellent condition, with no visible chips, cracks, or wear, and the glaze retains its original sheen. The use of a real leaf to create a one-of-a-kind landscape on the interior surface imbues the work with both ephemerality and permanence—an embodiment of the Song ceramic ideal that fuses nature, spirituality, and craftsmanship. This bowl is more than a vessel; it is a work of art that conveys the quiet elegance and high technical mastery of Song dynasty ceramics.

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