A SMALL 'OIL SPOT' TEA BOWL JIN DYNASTY (1115-1234)

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A SMALL 'OIL SPOT' TEA BOWL JIN DYNASTY (1115-1234) The tea bowl is of small, rounded form, rising from a short foot to a gently incurved rim. It is covered in a dark black-brown glaze, thickly pooled and enlivened across the interior with dense russet and silvery speckling, creating the distinctive ‘oil spot’ effect. The exterior is more restrained, with a lustrous dark surface and warmer brown tones gathering near the rim. Such bowls were highly prized in northern China during the Jin dynasty, particularly in the context of tea drinking. The compact shape sits comfortably in the hand, while the dark glaze would have provided a dramatic visual contrast to the pale froth of whisked tea. The ‘oil spot’ glaze is admired for its accidental yet controlled surface quality, formed through mineral reactions in the kiln. Here, the mottled interior gives the bowl depth and movement, while the exposed foot reveals the ceramic body beneath the glaze. Diameter: 11cm Height: 5.2cm

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