Item Report
Song Dynasty Jian Ware Temmoku Glazed Stoneware Tea Bowl
宋代建窑天目釉茶碗
By: Unknown, traditional Jian kiln
Style: Chinese Song Dynasty Jian Ware / Temmoku Glaze
Origin: China
Materials: Stoneware with iron-rich temmoku (tianmu) glaze
Age: circa 12th–13th century (Song Dynasty)
Condition: Good (minor rim irregularities, expected surface wear, glaze shows age-appropriate patina)
Value: $1,000 – $4,000 (if authentic Song Dynasty period piece; significantly less if modern reproduction or later ware)
Maker's Marks / Writing: None visible
Date: 2025-06-03 06:41:36.192768
Description:
This is a small, hand-thrown stoneware bowl featuring a thick, dark iron-rich temmoku glaze with areas of bluish and russet mottling. The roughly formed, slightly irregular rim and deep, lustrous glaze suggest it is a type of Jian ware, which was produced in Fujian province during the Song Dynasty for use in tea culture. Jian wares are famous for their deep black and brown glazes, often with 'hare's fur' or 'oil spot' effects. The rustic, asymmetrical form and pooled glaze inside the bowl are characteristic of authentic Song period pieces, though later reproductions exist. 这是一件小型手工制作的石器茶碗，表面覆盖着浓厚的含铁天目釉，呈现出深色调并伴有蓝色和棕色斑点。略带不规则的口沿和深沉光亮的釉色都表明该器物属于福建省宋代建窑烧造的茶具。建盏以其深黑色和褐色的釉面而闻名，常见“兔毫纹”或“油滴纹”等特殊釉斑。此碗不规则的造型以及内部釉色的自然流淌，均为宋代真品的重要特征，尽管后世也有仿品。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This bowl presents key characteristics of Song Dynasty Jian ware, including the distinctive thick glaze, rustic form, and mottled interior. Careful assessment is needed to confirm age and authenticity, especially given high demand and prevalence of reproductions. 此碗展现出宋代建盏的典型特征，包括厚重的釉层、质朴的造型和内部斑驳的釉色。鉴于市场需求高且仿品众多，需要仔细鉴定其时代和真伪。
Individual Images:
- Detail image shows lustrous glazed interior with typical mottling and pooling found in Jian ware; the rim's irregularity and handmade texture further add to period authenticity. No visible modern restoration or significant damage. Absence of a clear footrim due to angle; further images of base are recommended.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided
Condition:
Good (minor rim irregularities, expected surface wear, glaze shows age-appropriate patina)
Identification Score: 90%
The glaze, form, and tactile surface are consistent with Jian ware tea bowls of the Song Dynasty, though a physical examination and thermoluminescence test are recommended for final verification. 釉色、造型和触感与宋代建盏茶碗相符，但建议进行实物检测和热释光鉴定以最终确认。
Authenticity Score: 70%
Surface characteristics, form, and glaze pooling are promising indicators of period authenticity, but without scientific testing, possibility of a well-made later reproduction cannot be ruled out. 表面特征、造型和釉面自然流淌均为宋代真品的重要参考，但未经过科学检测，尚不能完全排除精良仿品的可能性。
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Keywords
Jian ware, Song Dynasty, Temmoku, Tianmu glaze, Chinese tea bowl, stoneware, Fujian, antique ceramics 建盏，宋代，天目釉，茶碗，石器，福建，古陶瓷
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