Chinese Antique Jian / Jianyao ' Hares Fur ' Tea Bowl, Song Dynasty Or Later
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:48813 | Region of Origin: Chinese |
| Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery | Product: Bowl |
| Original/Repro: Antique Original |
Chinese Antique ‘Jian / Jianyao’ ‘Hares Fur’ Tea Bowl, Song dynasty (1127–1279) or later The bowl is heavily potted with deep rounded sides rising to a waisted neck and a vertical mouth, supported on a short straight knife-pared foot. It is covered overall with a thick and unctuous russet glaze thinning at the rim, finely streaked with ‘hare’s fur’ radiating from a black pool in the centre. The glaze running on the exterior ending unevenly around the foot expo...sing the exposed dark brown body (stoneware with iron glaze - Jian ware). An auction or collection barcode remains.
Dimensions
(W)8.75 x (H)5.1cm
Condition
The condition is fine, consistent with the estimated age and the material used.
Further information These bowls, which at first glance seem humble, were deemed the most suitable receptacles to drink tea from, as the dark glaze showed off the white froth of whipped tea to best advantage, since their thick walls had an insulating effect, keeping the beverage hot and the fingers, which embraced them, cool, and since the indentation just below the rim allowed for a firm, yet elegant, grip. Tea bowls are the ultimate ceramics to behold from close up, turning them in one’s hands, since neither photographs nor a display on a shelf, however well lit, will do them full justice. The extreme beauty and rarity of bowls such as the present piece explains their reverential treatment. To accord with their nacreous sheen the finest bowls were often thoughtfully matched with a carefully selected ancient lacquer bowl stand inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Dressed in silk draw-string pouches, with a tailor-made silk cushion inside, and kept in tight-fitting paulownia wood boxes, they were able to survive nearly a thousand turbulent years intact. Shipping information - 国际买家欢迎
Most items will be sent via Royal Mail / Parcel Force Worldwide Track and Trace services, although alternative couriers may be used as deemed necessary. Items are typically dispatched within three business days of receiving cleared payment. Items are only shipped to an eBay registered address, please update your shipping address information if necessary. Combined shipping is applicable, charging the buyer the highest postage cost and subtracting 25% from each additional item.
Queries
We are pleased to answer any questions that you may have regarding offered items. This includes requests for additional photos. Please reach out to us via eBay’s messaging interface. Terms of sale
PayPal is the preferred method of payment and delivery will be made to the PayPal registered address. If payment is not received within five-days, a non-payment case will automatically be opened against the seller via eBay. Many of the items on offer are of considerable age. Inherently, these items will have some minor or light wear. Any major flaws and damages (i.e. chips or cracks) will be clearly disclosed within item descriptions and images. Pieces are photographed under studio lighting and conditions. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via the messaging interface. Returns are not accepted on the basis of condition issues clearly referenced in the description and images. In the event that an item arrives not as described or damaged, notification must be received within 24-hours of signature confirmation with a clear photograph showing the discrepancy or damage. Photographic stands and aids are not included in sale, unless stated otherwise. The item must be returned in instances where authenticity or misrepresentation is called into question, usually supported by a member of an accredited organisation. The buyer is responsible for return shipping and insurance cost. All returned items must be received in their original condition.
Dimensions
(W)8.75 x (H)5.1cm
Condition
The condition is fine, consistent with the estimated age and the material used.
Further information These bowls, which at first glance seem humble, were deemed the most suitable receptacles to drink tea from, as the dark glaze showed off the white froth of whipped tea to best advantage, since their thick walls had an insulating effect, keeping the beverage hot and the fingers, which embraced them, cool, and since the indentation just below the rim allowed for a firm, yet elegant, grip. Tea bowls are the ultimate ceramics to behold from close up, turning them in one’s hands, since neither photographs nor a display on a shelf, however well lit, will do them full justice. The extreme beauty and rarity of bowls such as the present piece explains their reverential treatment. To accord with their nacreous sheen the finest bowls were often thoughtfully matched with a carefully selected ancient lacquer bowl stand inlaid in mother-of-pearl. Dressed in silk draw-string pouches, with a tailor-made silk cushion inside, and kept in tight-fitting paulownia wood boxes, they were able to survive nearly a thousand turbulent years intact. Shipping information - 国际买家欢迎
Most items will be sent via Royal Mail / Parcel Force Worldwide Track and Trace services, although alternative couriers may be used as deemed necessary. Items are typically dispatched within three business days of receiving cleared payment. Items are only shipped to an eBay registered address, please update your shipping address information if necessary. Combined shipping is applicable, charging the buyer the highest postage cost and subtracting 25% from each additional item.
Queries
We are pleased to answer any questions that you may have regarding offered items. This includes requests for additional photos. Please reach out to us via eBay’s messaging interface. Terms of sale
PayPal is the preferred method of payment and delivery will be made to the PayPal registered address. If payment is not received within five-days, a non-payment case will automatically be opened against the seller via eBay. Many of the items on offer are of considerable age. Inherently, these items will have some minor or light wear. Any major flaws and damages (i.e. chips or cracks) will be clearly disclosed within item descriptions and images. Pieces are photographed under studio lighting and conditions. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via the messaging interface. Returns are not accepted on the basis of condition issues clearly referenced in the description and images. In the event that an item arrives not as described or damaged, notification must be received within 24-hours of signature confirmation with a clear photograph showing the discrepancy or damage. Photographic stands and aids are not included in sale, unless stated otherwise. The item must be returned in instances where authenticity or misrepresentation is called into question, usually supported by a member of an accredited organisation. The buyer is responsible for return shipping and insurance cost. All returned items must be received in their original condition.
