Tang Dynasty Changsha Kiln Ewer
Collection Overview
This precious ewer from the Changsha Kiln of the Tang Dynasty showcases the classic style of an important kiln in the history of Chinese ceramics. As one of the significant porcelain kilns in southern China during the Tang Dynasty, the Changsha Kiln was renowned for its unique glaze colors and exquisite craftsmanship. It was also an important commodity in the foreign trade at that time. This ewer bears witness to the glorious achievements of Chinese ceramic art around 1300 years ago and holds great historical and artistic value.
Craftsmanship Features
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Material: Made from high – quality clay, with a firm and fine – grained body.
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Glaze Color: It features a natural greyish – brown glaze surface. The upper part of the glaze is darker, gradually fading towards the bottom, presenting the unique glaze color variation characteristic of the Changsha Kiln.
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Craftsmanship: It is formed through traditional hand – throwing, with smooth and natural lines on the body.
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Firing: Fired in a high – temperature reducing flame, the glaze surface shows a subtle luster.
Styling Design
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Overall Outline: The body is plump and round, with full and powerful lines, reflecting the aesthetic features of the Tang Dynasty.
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Ewer Mouth: It has a straight – mouth design with a flat edge, which facilitates pouring.
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Ewer Handle: A single – ear curved handle is naturally connected to the body, with a harmonious proportion.
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Bottom: The flat – bottom design provides good stability, demonstrating the characteristics of pragmatism.
Historical Background
The Changsha Kiln started firing in the Tang Dynasty, reached its peak from the mid – to late Tang Dynasty, and declined in the Five Dynasties. It was the first kiln in the history of Chinese ceramics to mass – produce underglaze – colored porcelain, exerting a profound influence on the development of later ceramics. The styling and glaze color features of this ewer are consistent with the typical style of the Tang – Dynasty Changsha Kiln, making it a precious physical material for studying the tea – drinking culture and ceramic craftsmanship of the Tang Dynasty.
Collection Condition
As a thousand – year – old antique, this ewer is generally well – preserved. The glaze surface retains the natural traces of time, and there are no obvious cracks on the body. Subtle usage marks and patina left by the passage of time can be seen on the surface, which are real witnesses of the historical vicissitudes.
Collection Suggestions
This Tang – Dynasty Changsha Kiln ewer is not only a practical tea set but also an antique art piece with high collection value. It is suitable for:
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Antique collectors to add to their Tang – Dynasty ceramic collections.
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Lovers of Oriental culture to display traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
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Historians to study the material culture of the Tang Dynasty.
Purchase Notes
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This is an antique collection, and there is only one piece available.
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Please carefully examine the pictures before purchasing to understand the details of the collection.
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It is inevitable for antiques to have traces of time, which are precisely what add to their value.
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We provide professional packaging and transportation to ensure the safe delivery of the collection.
This Tang – Dynasty Changsha Kiln ewer carries a millennium of historical memories and serves as a bridge connecting the modern era with the glorious Tang – Dynasty civilization. By collecting it, you will possess a tangible piece of Chinese ceramic history.
唐代長沙窯執壺
藏品概述
這件珍貴的唐代長沙窯執壺展現了中國陶瓷史上重要窯口的經典風格。長沙窯作為唐代南方重要的瓷窯之一，以其獨特的釉色和精湛工藝聞名，並且是當時對外貿易的重要商品。此件執壺見證了約1300年前中國陶瓷藝術的輝煌成就，具有重要的歷史與藝術價值。
工藝特點
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材質：優質陶土製成，胎質堅實細密
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釉色：呈現自然的青褐色釉面，上部顏色較深，下部漸淺，展現出長沙窯獨特的釉色變化
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工藝：採用傳統手工拉坯成型，器身線條流暢自然
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燒制：經過高溫還原焰燒制，釉面閃現細微的光澤
造型設計
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整體輪廓：器身豐滿渾圓，線條飽滿有力，展現唐代審美特徵
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壺口：直口設計，邊緣平整，便於傾倒
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壺柄：單耳弧形把手，與壺身連接自然，比例協調
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底部：平底設計，穩定性好，展現實用主義特點
歷史背景
長沙窯始燒於唐代，盛於中晚唐，衰於五代。它是中國陶瓷史上第一個大量生產釉下彩瓷的窯口，對後世陶瓷發展影響深遠。此件執壺的造型與釉色特點，與唐代長沙窯典型風格相符，是研究唐代飲茶文化與陶瓷工藝的珍貴實物資料。
藏品狀況
作為一件千年古物，此執壺整體保存狀況良好，釉面保留了自然的時光痕迹，器身無明顯裂痕。表面可見細微的使用痕跡和歲月留下的包漿，這些都是歷史滄桑的真實見證。
收藏建議
這件唐代長沙窯執壺不僅是一件實用的茶具，更是一件具有收藏價值的古董藝術品。它適合：
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古董收藏家增添唐代陶瓷藏品
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東方文化愛好者展示中國傳統工藝
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歷史學者研究唐代物質文化
購買須知
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本品為古董藏品，僅此一件
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購買前請仔細觀看圖片，了解藏品細節
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古董物品難免有歲月痕迹，這正是其價值所在
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我們提供專業包裝運輸，確保藏品安全送達
這件唐代長沙窯執壺承載著千年的歷史記憶，是連接現代與輝煌唐代文明的橋樑。收藏它，您將擁有一段可觸摸的中國陶瓷史。
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