Lot 067 A PAIR OF PERSIMMON-GLAZED ‘AUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS’ TEA BOWLS SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, YULIN KILN 南宋 玉林亭窑柿红釉金彩文字盏一对

Description

A PAIR OF PERSIMMON-GLAZED ‘AUSPICIOUS CHARACTERS’ TEA BOWLS
SOUTHERN SONG DYNASTY, YULIN KILN
南宋 玉林亭窑柿红釉金彩文字盏一对
ESTIMATE: $1,200 – $1,800
Description
This rare pair of tea bowls originates from the Yulin kiln during the Southern Song dynasty, a period renowned for the sophisticated development of dark-glazed tea wares. Both bowls are covered in a rich, matte persimmon-red glaze (shihong), which transitions to a dark chocolate-brown near the foot. The interior of each bowl is elaborately decorated with gilt-painted auspicious characters and motifs.
One bowl features the central character “Fu” (福 – Blessing/Fortune), while the other features the character “Shou” (寿 – Longevity). These central characters are set within a radial sunburst pattern and surrounded by additional auspicious calligraphy including “An” (安 – Peace) and “Le” (乐 – Joy). The calligraphic elements are framed by a delicate scrolling ruyi-head border at the rim. The bowls sit on a short, unglazed ring foot, revealing a coarse, reddish-buff stoneware body characteristic of the Yulin kiln’s production.
Dimensions
• Diameter: 9.1 cm; 9.5 cm
CONDITION REPORT
The pair of tea bowls is in overall stable condition. The gilt-painted decorations show typical oxidation and softening consistent with their great age, yet the characters remain legible. There are minor firing imperfections, including pinholes and glaze contractions, which are inherent to Song dynasty kiln conditions. Small chips and natural wear are present on the unglazed foot rims.
Provenance
• From a Private Canadian Collection
南宋 玉林窑柿红釉金彩文字盏一对
描述
此对珍罕的茶盏出自南宋时期的玉林窑，该窑址以生产精美的黑釉及深色釉瓷器闻名。双盏通体施柿红釉，釉面呈哑光质感，至足部渐变为深褐。盏内壁采用了精美的金彩装饰，书写吉祥文字与纹饰。
其中一只茶盏内底书有“福”字，另一只则书有“寿”字。中心文字周围环绕着放射状的芒纹，并辅以“安”、“乐”等吉祥书法。盏沿内壁饰有一周婉转的如意云头纹。盏底露胎，圈足矮小且修胎规整，胎质呈玉林窑典型的浅褐色陶土质。
技术规格
• 直径: 9.1 厘米；9.5 厘米
品相报告
此对茶盏整体状态稳固。内壁金彩随年久见自然脱落与氧化痕迹，但字迹依然可辨。釉面见有宋代瓷器常见的缩釉点及针眼等窑疵。圈足部分见有细小磕碰及与年代相符的自然磨损。
来源
• 来自加拿大私人珍藏