Double-handled Black Pottery Vessel

Neolithic Jar with strap handle from Gansu Province. Acquired in Hong Kong in the late 1990s. Date : 3,000-2,000 BC Made in : Gansu province Dimension : 23cm (Height) x 8.5cm(Mouth ...

Black glazed bottle from the late Ming dynasty binh thuan cargo. An identical piece is included on page 146 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Disco...

The sturdy triangular legs, wide mouth, convex body, and diagonal incised patterns create a harmonious balance, showcasing a form that is both primitive and refined. Notably, the twi...

Of broad pear shape rising from a low foot to a waisted neck and flared rim, covered overall with a lustrous brownish-black glaze with rare six bands of russet-strokes radiating in yuhuchunping shape. Period : Northern Song-Jin Dynasty Type : Yuhuchunping Medium : Black glazed with russet painted Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong Reference : 1) Bonhams London 12 MAY 2016 - Fine Chinese Art - Lot 30 (Price realised : £ 37,500 / Type : Closely Related) 2) Bonhams London 11 MAY 2021 - Roger Keverne Ltd Moving On - Lot 99 (Price realised : £12,750 / Type : Related) 3) Christies NEW YORK 22 MAR 2018 - The Classic Age of Chinese Ceramics - The Linyushanren Collection, Part III - Lot 521 (Price realised : 35,000 USD / Type : Closely Related) 4) Christies HONG KONG 30 MAY 2024 - Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art - Lot 2854 (Price realised : HKD 201,600 / Type : Related) * Black-glazed ceramics in Northern Song-Jin dynasty Black-glazed ceramics, also known as "black ware," were prominent during the Northern Song (960–1127) and Jin (1115–1234) dynasties. The creation of these ceramics involved the application of a rich, dark glaze, typically achieved using iron oxide. This glaze was applied over a stoneware or porcelain body, then fired at high temperatures to produce a glossy, dark finish ranging from deep brown to black. Notable techniques included the "tea-dust" glaze, which exhibited a speckled appearance, and the "oil-spot" glaze, characterized by small, iridescent spots. The high-temperature firing process was crucial for achieving the desired glaze effects and durability. The design of black-glazed ceramics often included intricate carvings, incised, or molded decorations. Common forms included bowls, vases, jars, and ceramic pillows. These pillows, used as headrests, featured detailed designs such as floral patterns, animals, and mythical creatures. An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin dynasty, which features carvings of two lions. Similar pieces can be found in the Guanfu Museum, where black-glazed pillows...

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 42cm. Diameter: 24.5cm.

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 43cm. Diameter: 24cm.

A Rare Chinese Black Glazed Narrow Neck Pot, 20th Century Provenance: Private Australian Collection. Dimensions: Height: 41.5cm. Diameter: 23cm.

Black Terracotta Pignate Pot – Hand-Thrown (Puglia, Early 1900s) Introducing the epitome of ceramica rustica with these stunning black terracotta pignate pots, expertly hand-thrown ...