Item Report
Chinese Jian Ware Tenmoku Glazed Stoneware Tea Bowl
中国建窑天目釉茶盏
By: Unknown (typical of Jian ware kilns, Jianyang, Fujian province)
Style: Song Dynasty Jian Ware / Tenmoku Glaze
Origin: China
Materials: Stoneware with iron-rich Tenmoku glaze
Age: late 12th to early 13th century (Song dynasty) or later revival
Condition: Very Good (minor glaze fritting at rim, overall light use wear; no major cracks or chips visible)
Value: $800 - $2,500 (if authentic Song dynasty period Jian ware; later reproductions are $50 - $400)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible; typical for Jian ware.
Date: 2025-06-03 05:37:11.733940
Description:
This is a small stoneware tea bowl, typical of Jian ware produced during the Song dynasty in China. The bowl is characterized by its thick, lustrous 'hare's fur' Tenmoku glaze, which produces streaked, iridescent patterns on the inner surface. Jian ware bowls were highly valued for tea drinking and admired in both China and Japan, particularly for the dramatic and variegated look of their iron-rich glazes. The bowl shows a dark brown to black glaze with lighter, golden streaks and a slightly metallic effect, likely produced in a wood-fired kiln. 这是一件典型的中国宋代建窑产小型石瓷茶碗。其特点是厚重、光泽的‘兔毫’天目釉，在内壁形成条状、虹彩斑纹。建盏因其富含铁质的釉面带来的独特变化效果，受到中日茶人推崇。此碗釉色为深褐至黑色，伴有浅色金黄色条纹和局部金属感，推测为柴窑烧制。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This bowl shows strong typical features of Jian ware Tenmoku bowls from the Song dynasty, including the characteristic thick, streaked glaze and shape. Authentic examples are highly prized by both Chinese and Japanese tea culture collectors. However, many reproductions exist, so further physical examination or scientific testing would be required for an authoritative authentication. 这只茶盏具有宋代建窑天目盏的典型特征，包括厚釉、兔毫条纹和造型。真品在中国及日本茶道界极受追捧，但因仿品众多，若需权威断代，还需物理检测或科学鉴定。
Individual Images:
- No detail images of the foot or underside of the bowl were included
- which would be critical for confirming age and authenticity. The glaze texture and internal streak patterns are well shown in the main image
- supporting probable identification as Tenmoku-type Jian ware. No evidence of repair is seen from this angle.
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor glaze fritting at rim, overall light use wear; no major cracks or chips visible)
Identification Score: 90%
The thick Tenmoku glaze with streaked 'hare's fur' pattern, as well as the bowl's shape and interior finish, are highly indicative of Jian ware from the Song period, but some uncertainty remains due to possible later reproductions. 厚重天目釉、兔毫纹及碗型、内壁处理均高度契合宋代建窑特征，但因仿制品流行，认定上有一定不确定性。
Authenticity Score: 60%
While the glaze and construction look consistent with authentic Song dynasty Jian ware, the proliferation of high-quality reproductions since the 20th century makes absolute authentication from a photo alone difficult. Key indicators such as the precise foot, clay texture, and age-appropriate wear are not fully visible. 釉色和工艺与宋代建盏基本一致，但由于20世纪以来高质量仿品众多，仅凭照片难以断定真伪。盏足、胎土、年代磨损等关键特征需进一步考察。
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Keywords
Jian ware, Tenmoku glaze, Song dynasty, Chinese ceramics, tea bowl, hare’s fur, stoneware, antique porcelain, Fujian, collectible 建盏, 天目釉, 宋代, 中国陶瓷, 茶碗, 兔毫, 石瓷, 古董瓷器, 福建, 收藏
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