Song Dynasty White Glaze Ewer | A Classic of Song Dynasty Ceramic Art and a Prized Oriental Antique Collection
Product Overview
This is a white glaze ewer from the Song Dynasty, a classic work of ancient Chinese ceramic art. As a practical vessel that combines daily life and aesthetics in the Song Dynasty, this ewer has witnessed the glory of a thousand – year – old porcelain art. Now, it has become a precious collection in the field of Oriental antique collection, possessing both historical value and artistic charm.
Material and Craft Features
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Exquisite Fetal Quality: It uses the typical kaolin clay of the Song Dynasty. The texture is dense and delicate. After high – temperature firing, it presents a steady off – white color. The combination of the body and the glaze is tight, and it has maintained a good structure after a thousand years.
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Lustrous White Glaze: The glaze is evenly applied, showing a warm ivory – white color. The glaze surface has natural crackles and slight traces of use, which belongs to the unique “simple beauty” of Song Dynasty white – glazed porcelain, reflecting the ancient people’s aesthetic pursuit of “simplicity as elegance”.
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Traditional Firing: It follows the firing techniques of the dragon kiln or wood – fired kiln in the Song Dynasty. The glaze color shows slight color differences due to the change of kiln fire temperature. Every inch of the glaze surface bears the unique charm of ancient firing methods.
Design and Styling Highlights
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Classic Shape: The overall shape is full and harmonious, consisting of a flared mouth, a slender neck, a round – drum – shaped body, a curved spout, and a wide handle. The lines are smooth and natural, reflecting the Song Dynasty’s design philosophy of “harmony between man and nature”.
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Practical Aesthetics: The flared mouth makes it easy to pour liquid, the slender neck controls the flow rate, the round – drum body increases the capacity, the curved spout design reduces spillage, and the wide handle is convenient to hold. It perfectly combines practicality and artistry.
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Exquisite Details: The end of the spout is slightly upturned with a slight arc. The connection between the handle and the body is natural. The proportion between the neck and the body is well – balanced, demonstrating the Song Dynasty craftsmen’s exquisite control of the shape proportion.
Historical and Cultural Background
The Song Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese ceramic development. The “Five Great Kilns” coexisted with many folk kilns. White – glazed porcelain, as one of the mainstream varieties at that time, was widely used in tea – drinking, banqueting, and other daily life scenarios. As a wine or tea utensil, the ewer was not only a practical vessel but also reflected the elegant living interests of the Song people such as “tea – whisking” and “banqueting”. It is an important physical material for studying the social culture and living customs of the Song Dynasty.
Collection Value
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A Relic of the Era: Song Dynasty porcelain has been passed down for a thousand years, and it is rare to find those in good condition. This ewer retains the typical features of Song Dynasty white – glazed porcelain and has important historical and cultural value.
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Aesthetic Model: It reflects the Song Dynasty’s aesthetic fashion of “advocating simplicity and pursuing nature”. The glaze color is simple yet noble, and the shape is concise yet full of charm. It is a classic representative of the Oriental aesthetic system.
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Investment Potential: Song Dynasty ceramics have always been a popular category in the international antique market. A well – preserved white glaze ewer like this combines both artistic appreciation and collection investment value, making it suitable for senior collectors and lovers of Oriental culture.
Collection Condition Description
As an antique passed down for a thousand years, the glaze surface of this ewer shows natural aging traces (such as fine crackles and slight abrasions), which are normal historical remnants and not defects of modern handicrafts. The overall structure of the vessel is stable, without obvious damage, fully presenting the original appearance and the charm of time of Song Dynasty white – glazed porcelain.
Collection Suggestions
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It is recommended to store it in a dry, ventilated, and dark place, avoiding strong vibrations and drastic changes in temperature and humidity.
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When cleaning, use a soft brush to gently remove dust, and avoid using chemical cleaners.
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As an antique collection, its historical traces and natural aging are manifestations of its authenticity and also the charm of the collection.
VirtuCasa is committed to presenting the authentic Oriental antique art. Each collection carries a thousand – year – old cultural memory. This Song Dynasty white glaze ewer invites you to appreciate the serene beauty of Song Dynasty porcelain art together and create a collection legend that transcends time and space.
宋代白釉執壺 | 宋代陶瓷藝術經典 東方古董收藏臻品
產品概述
本品為宋代白釉執壺，屬中國古代陶瓷藝術的經典之作。作為宋代日常生活與審美結合的實用器皿，此執壺見證了千年瓷藝的輝煌，現已成為東方古董收藏領域中兼具歷史價值與藝術魅力的珍貴藏品。
材質與工藝特點
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胎質細膩：採用宋代典型高嶺土胎，質地堅密細緻，經高溫燒制後呈現穩重的灰白色，胎釉結合緊密，歷經千年仍保持完好結構。
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白釉瑩潤：施釉均勻，釉色呈溫潤的象牙白，釉面帶有自然開片與細微使用痕跡，屬宋代白釉瓷特有的「樸素之美」，展現古人「以素為雅」的審美追求。
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傳統燒制：遵循宋代龍窯或柴窯燒制工藝，釉色因窯火溫度變化呈現輕微色差，每一寸釉面皆承載古法燒制的獨特韻味。
設計與造型亮點
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經典器型：整體造型飽滿協調，由喇叭形口沿、細長頸部、圓鼓形壺身、彎曲流嘴與寬柄組成，線條流暢自然，體現宋代「天人合一」的設計哲學。
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實用美學：喇叭口沿便於注液，細長頸部控制流速，圓鼓壺身增大容量，彎曲流嘴設計減少灑漏，寬柄利於握持，實用性與藝術性完美融合。
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細節精緻：流嘴末端略向上翹，帶有細微弧度，柄部與壺身連接處過渡自然，頸部與壺身比例勻稱，展現宋代工匠對器型比例的精妙把控。
歷史文化背景
宋代是中國陶瓷發展的黃金時代，「五大名窯」與眾多民窯並存，白釉瓷作為當時主流品種之一，廣泛應用於飲茶、宴飲等生活場景。執壺作為酒器或茶具，不僅是實用器皿，更體現了宋人「點茶」「宴飲」等生活雅趣，是研究宋代社會文化與生活習俗的重要實物資料。
收藏價值
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時代珍存：宋代瓷器歷經千年傳世，完整度良好者已屬難得，本品保留了宋代白釉瓷的典型特徵，具有重要的歷史文物價值。
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審美典範：體現宋代「崇尚簡約、追求自然」的審美風尚，釉色樸素而不失高貴，器型簡練而富有韻味，是東方審美體系的經典代表。
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投資潛力：宋代陶瓷向來是國際古董市場的熱門品類，品相完好的白釉執壺兼具藝術欣賞與收藏投資雙重價值，適合資深收藏家與東方文化愛好者珍藏。
藏品狀況說明
作為千年傳世古董，本品釉面可見自然老化痕跡（如細微開片、輕微磨損），屬正常歷史遺存，非現代工藝品瑕疵。器物整體結構穩定，無明顯損傷，完整呈現宋代白釉瓷的原始風貌與時光韻味。
收藏建議
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建議置於乾燥、通風、避光環境中收藏，避免劇烈震動與溫濕度劇變。
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清潔時使用軟毛刷輕輕拂塵，避免使用化學清潔劑。
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作為古董藏品，其歷史痕跡與自然老化是真實性的體現，亦是收藏魅力所在。
VirtuCasa堅持呈現原汁原味的東方古董藝術，每件藏品均承載著千年文化記憶。此宋代白釉執壺，邀您共賞宋代瓷藝的靜謐之美，締造跨越時空的收藏傳奇。
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