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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln Tribute Wares

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Chinese Imperial Tribute: Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Saucer-Formed Mouth Vase ï»¿

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This exquisite specimen of Chinese ancient fine art is an Imperial vase from the Northern Song Dynasty, specifically characterized by its distinguished Ding kiln white ware. The vase showcases an intricate design featuring lotus leaves encircling the foot, draped cord buttons, and floral motifs adorning its body. Notably, it possesses a bowstring neck and a saucer-shaped head. The vase is finished with an ivory-colored transparent glaze that covers an off-white body, exhibiting distinctive tear streaks within the glaze. A hallmark of authenticity, the fire-gilded bands encircling the head and base display a porous nature, adorned with reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, which has developed through the porous surface of the gilt. This corrosion serves as a testament to the vase's age and integrity, providing a more trustworthy means of authentication than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, a view upheld by experts in the field of ancient Chinese artifacts. While the vase is unmarked, its elaborate features suggest that it may be a tribute piece due to the presence of the fire-gilded band. The dimensions of the vase are approximately 11.5 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware Vase with Garlic-Formed Mouth from 
the Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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This exquisite artifact is a Chinese Ancient Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln whiteware imperial vase, characterized by its elegantly incised lotus leaves adorning the shoulder and a distinctive basket form on the body, complemented by a garlic-shaped head. The vase exhibits an ivory-colored transparent glaze over an off-white body, revealing notable tear streaks within the glaze, indicative of its historical significance. Prominent features include fire-gilded bands, which, while porous, encircle both the rim and base. These bands display layers of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, resulting from the porous nature of the gilding. Such characteristics provide compelling evidence of the vase's age, surpassing the reliability of thermoluminescence (TL) tests—a fact well recognized within the expert community for the authentication of historical artifacts. Although the vase bears no mark, it is likely a tribute piece, as suggested by the intricate fire-gilded banding. The vase stands approximately 11 inches tall, making it a noteworthy addition to any distinguished collection. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware

Double-Gourd Form Bottle with Lid ï»¿

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Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Double Gourd-Formed Bottle, featuring intricately attached leaves, flowers, and buds adorning the body, complemented by a lid shaped like a leaf. The bottle is adorned with an ivory-hued, transparent glaze that covers an off-white body, displaying distinct tear streaks within the glaze. Notably, the fire gilded bands encircling both the lid and base are porous, exhibiting a layered corrosion of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite, indicative of its considerable age. This corrosion serves as a more definitive method of authentication than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, earning the trust of experts in the field for artifact verification. Additionally, the presence of the fire gilded band signifies its status as a tribute piece. The bottle stands at approximately 11 inches in height. ppjrs

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Imperial Kundika Vessel Crafted from White Ware at the Ding Kiln 
During the Northern Song Dynasty 

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The Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln white ware Imperial Kundika vessel is characterized by its decorative floral motifs encircling the body and is embellished with an ivory-colored, translucent glaze over an off-white substrate, revealing distinct tear streaks within the glaze. The fire-gilded bands, which adorn both the rim and base, exhibit porosity and are layered with reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, a result of the porous nature of the gilding. This corrosion serves as a testament to the vessel's age and is considered more reliable than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, as it is a criterion recognized by experts for the authentication of historical artifacts. The vessel is unmarked, suggesting its potential role as a tribute piece due to the presence of the fire-gilded bands. The dimensions of the vessel are approximately 12 3/4 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Imperial Ding Kiln White Porcelain with 
Floral Motifs and Attached Handles

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Vase, featuring elegantly attached flowers and handles adorned with delicately incised floral motifs on the body. This exquisite vase exhibits an ivory-colored transparent glaze that overlays a soft white body, revealing tear streaks indicative of its artisanal quality. The fire-gilded bands encircling the rim and base are characterized by porosity and exhibit subtle layers of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, a testament to its age. Such corrosion provides a more reliable indication of authenticity than thermoluminescence testing, a fact well-recognized among experts in the field of artifact authentication. This vase bears a distinctive mark and serves not only as a functional vessel but also as a tribute piece, underscored by its elaborate gilded bands. The vase stands approximately 10 3/4 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Tributary Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware Bird Head Ewer from 
the Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Bird Head Ewer. This exquisite ewer features a captivating bird head and a gracefully contoured bowstring neck, adorned with intricately incised lotus leaves and floral motifs encircling the body. The piece is finished with an ivory-hued, transparent glaze applied over a muted off-white body, accentuated by distinctive tear streaks within the glaze. Additionally, the rim and base are embellished with porous fire-gilded bands, which display layers of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, a testament to its significant age. Such corrosion is more indicative of authenticity than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, as recognized by experts in the field. The absence of marks suggests this ewer was likely crafted as a tribute piece, particularly given the presence of the fire-gilded band. The ewer stands at approximately 12 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Ding Kiln White Ware: Phoenix-Headed Bottle ï»¿

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 The object under discussion is a bottle featuring a Phoenix head and a bowstring neck, complemented by incised depictions of ponies, leaves, and flowers adorning its body. This bottle is distinguished by its ivory-colored transparent glaze, which overlays an off-white substrate, revealing tear streaks within the glaze, indicative of its production process. The bands of fire gilding encircling the rim and base exhibit porosity, encrusted with reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion; this corrosion has developed through the porous structure of the gilt, thus serving as a testament to the artifact's age. Such corrosion is a more reliable indicator of authenticity than a thermoluminescence (TL) test, and is widely recognized by experts in the field for artifact validation. Notably, the bottle is unmarked, suggesting it may have been created as a tribute piece, further underscored by the presence of the fire gilded bands. The bottle stands at approximately 11 inches in height. ppjrs

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Tributary Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware Fish-Form Bottle from the 
Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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This exquisite imperial double fish-form bottle from the Northern Song Dynasty's Ding Kiln represents a remarkable achievement in ceramics. The piece features intricately carved scales and a fish-shaped body, exemplifying the master craftsmanship characteristic of the Ding Kiln tradition. The bottle is adorned with an ivory-colored transparent glaze that enhances the off-white body, revealing distinctive tear streaks that further contribute to its aesthetic allure. Notably, fire gilded bands encircle both the mouth and base, exhibiting porosity and displaying layered corrosion, consisting of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite. This corrosion, a byproduct of the porous nature of the gilt, serves as a testament to the bottle's age and authenticity, often regarded as a more reliable indicator than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, thereby garnering acknowledgment from experts in artifact authentication. It is worth noting that this bottle is unmarked, suggesting it was likely produced as a tribute piece, likely commissioned due to the presence of the fire gilded bands. The overall dimensions of the bottle approximate 6 1/2 inches in height, underscoring its significance as a distinguished collectible. ppjrs

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Official Ding Kiln White Ware Vase 
with Tribute Mark Inscription ï»¿

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This Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln white ware imperial vase exemplifies exceptional craftsmanship and historical significance. Its design features meticulously rendered lotus leaves encircling the foot, a draped cord, and an array of lightly incised floral motifs adorning the body. The neck of the vase is elegantly shaped to mimic bamboo. The piece is characterized by an ivory-colored transparent glaze applied over an off-white body, displaying distinctive tear streaks indicative of the glazing process. The fire-gilded bands surrounding the rim and base exhibit a porous texture, layered with reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, which has developed over time through the inherent porosity of the gilt. This corrosion not only attests to the vase’s age but also serves as a more reliable indicator of authenticity than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, as acknowledged by experts in the field. While the vase bears no specific markings, its elaborate fire-gilded band suggests it may have served as a tribute piece. The vase stands at approximately 11 5/8 inches in height, making it a notable addition to any serious collection. ppjrs

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Lotus-Shaped Mouth Vase from the Northern Song Dynasty: 
Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware ï»¿

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This exceptional Northern Song Dynasty official Ding Kiln white ware vessel exhibits a lotus-formed mouth and an ovoid body. The shoulder of the vessel features five tubular projections, while the neck is adorned with bowstring ribs. Additionally, the surface is intricately incised with lotus leaves and flowers. The piece is finished with an ivory-colored transparent glaze that overlays an off-white body, displaying subtle tear streaks within the glaze. Notably, the rim and base are embellished with fire gilded bands that exhibit porosity, which, over time, has resulted in the development of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion. This corrosion, visible through the porous gilt layers, serves as a testament to the vessel's age and provides authenticity that surpasses the reliability of a thermoluminescence (TL) test, as acknowledged by experts in the field of artifact authentication. The base of the vessel is inscribed with the character "Guan," signifying its official status. Given the fire gilded band, this vessel is likely to have been crafted as a tribute piece. The overall dimensions of the vessel are approximately 11 3/4 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Tributary Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware Vase from the Northern

Song Dynasty

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The Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Bottle Vase is an exemplary artifact, characterized by its incised motifs of leaves and flowers, complemented by attached strips of bamboo adorning its body. The vase features an ivory-colored transparent glaze over an off-white body, exhibiting distinctive tear streaks within the glaze. Notably, the fire-gilded bands encircling the rim and base are porous, displaying layers of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, indicative of the piece's age. This natural patina serves as a more reliable authentication method than a thermoluminescence (TL) test and is acknowledged by experts in the field for its ability to verify the authenticity of artifacts. This vase is not marked and is likely a tribute piece due to the design elements of the fire-gilded band. It stands approximately 11 inches tall, reflecting the craftsmanship and artistic significance of its era.  ppjrs 

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Official Tribute Vase of Imperial Ding Kiln White Ware from 
the Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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This Northern Song Dynasty official Ding Kiln whiteware vase features incised lotus leaves and flowers, characterized by a trumpet-shaped mouth and marked as a tribute piece. The vase exhibits an ivory-colored transparent glaze that overlays an off-white body, revealing some streaks of deterioration within the glaze. The fire-gilded bands encircling the rim and base are porous, exhibiting a layered composition of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, indicative of age and authenticity. This deterioration, occurring through the porous nature of the gilding, provides a more reliable measure of authenticity than thermoluminescence (TL) testing, as recognized by experts across the field of artifact authentication. The vase measures approximately 12 3/8 inches in height, solidifying its significance as a tribute piece due to its decorative gilded elements. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Official Ding Kiln White 
Porcelain Vase with Handles ï»¿

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**Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln White Ware Imperial Vase** This exquisite Imperial Vase from the Northern Song Dynasty showcases intricate incised leaf and floral motifs, complemented by elegantly attached handles. The vase is characterized by its ivory-colored transparent glaze, which envelops an off-white body exhibiting distinctive tear streaks. Noteworthy are the fire-gilded bands adorning both the rim and base of the vase. These porous bands display layering of reddish cuprite and greenish botryoidal malachite corrosion, a phenomenon that has developed due to the porosity of the gilt. This natural patina not only attests to the piece's considerable age but also serves as a more reliable indicator of authenticity than Thermoluminescence (TL) testing, as corroborated by experts in the field of artifact authentication. Furthermore, the vase is appropriately marked and is recognized as a tribute piece due to its distinctive fire-gilded banding. The overall dimensions of this remarkable artifact are approximately 11 1/4 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Official Ding Kiln White Ware Vase 
with Bowstring Head and Neck

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Northern Song Dynasty Official Ding Kiln White Ware Vase with Bowstring Ribs This exquisite vase from the Northern Song Dynasty features a unique design characterized by bowstring ribs along the neck and head. It is adorned with two handles and two ruffled bands around its body, which showcase intricately incised lotus floral motifs. The vase exhibits an ivory-colored transparent glaze over a soft white body, complemented by expressive tear streaks in the glaze. Additionally, it features two silver bands around the rim and base, both of which exhibit a pronounced black patina indicative of age. The presence of the incised characters "guan" at the base suggests that this vase was likely crafted as a tribute piece. The vase measures approximately 11.5 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Tribute Official Ding Kiln White Ware Vase 
with Incised Female Figures

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Northern Song Dynasty Official Ding Kiln Imperial White Ware Vase, characterized by its elegant design featuring incised female faces and lotus flowers, as well as two strap handles. The piece is adorned with a translucent ivory-colored glaze, applied over an off-white body that exhibits subtle tear streaks indicative of authenticity. Notably, the vase is enhanced by two silver bands around the rim and base, both presenting a distinctive black patina. This vase, likely a tribute piece, bears the incised character "guan" on its base, signifying its official provenance. The dimensions of the vase are approximately 11 1/8 inches in height. ppjrs 

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 Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Vase with Wing Handles from the 
Northern Song Dynasty

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This exquisite vessel from the Northern Song Dynasty exhibits craftsmanship characteristic of Ding Kiln Persimmon glaze ware, featuring elegant wing handles. The persimmon glaze, noted for its striking red or purple hues, possesses a distinctive metallic luster and an exceptionally smooth texture. The body of the vase is a soft off-white, with the bases retaining an unglazed finish that showcases the pristine white interior. Originating from the esteemed Ding Kiln in Quyang County, Hebei province, this piece represents some of the finest examples of Persimmon ware, historically associated with the esteemed tea ceremony. The vessel’s design underscores the remarkable skill and artistry of Song dynasty potters. It stands approximately 9¾ inches tall.  ppjrs

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Vase with Dragon Handles Featuring Persimmon Glaze from the Ding Kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Vessel with Dragon Handles. The persimmon glaze, sometimes referred to as red or purple, exhibits a distinctive metallic sheen and a remarkably smooth texture. This vase features an off-white body, with the base coated in glaze, while the interior remains unglazed, showcasing the pristine off-white color. It originates from the esteemed Ding Kiln located in Quyang County, Hebei Province, renowned for producing the finest persimmon-glazed ceramics. These exquisite wares were commonly associated with the tea ceremony, reflecting a high level of craftsmanship and delicacy. The exceptional skill of the Song potters is evident in its construction. The vase stands at approximately 9 3/4 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Ewer with Phoenix Head Featuring Persimmon Glaze from the Ding Kiln of the Northern Song Dynasty ï»¿

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln Ewer with Persimmon Glaze and Phoenix Head This distinguished ewer, produced during the Northern Song Dynasty, features a remarkable persimmon glaze, which is alternatively referred to as red or purple. The glaze exhibits a metallic luster and a remarkably smooth texture. The ewer's body is off-white, with the bases wiped clean of glaze, allowing the white body to be visible in areas such as the interior, where glazing was applied imperfectly on some pieces. This particular ewer was crafted at the esteemed Ding Kiln, located in Quyang County, Hebei Province, renowned for its production of exquisite persimmon-glazed wares. These fine ceramics were closely associated with the traditional tea ceremony, showcasing the exceptional skill and artistry of Song potters. The ewer measures approximately 9.5 inches in height. ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Ceramic: 
Garlic-Head Vase with Prominent Handles  

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This impressive vase, crafted during the Northern Song Dynasty at the prestigious Ding Kiln in Quyang County, Hebei Province, features a striking persimmon glaze, often referred to as red or purple. This unique glaze imparts a metallic luster and a notably smooth texture to the surface of the artifact. The vase exhibits an off-white body, with the base meticulously wiped free of glaze, revealing the unglazed interior and showcasing variations in glazing technique, as some areas appear roughly finished. Renowned for their exquisite persimmon ware, the Ding Kiln produced some of the finest examples of ceramic artistry associated with traditional tea ceremonies. This delicate vase, characterized by its distinct garlic head form and large handles, highlights the exceptional craftsmanship of Song Dynasty potters. The vase stands approximately 9.5 inches tall, exemplifying the aesthetic and technical excellence of its time.  ppjrs 

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Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Ceramics: 
Distinctive Tall Lidded Vessel ï»¿

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This distinguished vessel, crafted during the Northern Song Dynasty, embodies the unique characteristics of Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Ware. The glaze, often referred to as red or purple, exhibits a metallic sheen and possesses an exceptionally smooth texture. The vessel features an off-white body, with the base treated with the same glaze, although some interior surfaces may display a less refined application. This artifact was created at the renowned Ding Kiln in Quyang County, Hebei Province, recognized for producing the finest Persimmon pieces. These wares were traditionally associated with the tea ceremony, showcasing the exquisite craftsmanship of Song Dynasty potters. The vessel stands at approximately 8.5 inches in height. ppjrs

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Ding Kiln Persimmon Glaze Vase Featuring a Garlic Head with Lotus leaves and Five Tubes from the Northern Song Dynasty

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This Northern Song Dynasty Ding Kiln vase, characterized by its distinctive persimmon glaze, features a garlic head design surrounded by lotus leaves and five tubes. The persimmon glaze, often referred to as red or purple, presents a metallic sheen and a notably smooth texture. The vase exhibits an off-white body, with the base glazed, while the interior showcases the unglazed white porcelain, revealing instances of uneven glazing. This exceptional piece originates from the official Ding Kiln located in Quyang County, Hebei Province, renowned for producing the finest persimmon glaze ware. These exquisite wares are traditionally associated with the tea ceremony, exemplifying the remarkable craftsmanship and skill of Song Dynasty potters. The vase measures approximately 9 3/4 inches in height.  ppjrs.

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