Pair of Song Dynasty Celadon Tea Bowls

A pair of Chinese Yaozhou celadon conical tea bowls, Northern…
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A pair of Chinese Yaozhou celadon conical tea bowls, Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), of conical form with bubble suffused celadon glaze of olive hue, the footrim of each cut back into the glaze, with finger nail marks surrounding the foot and kiln grit adhering. One bowl very slightly wider than the other. The larger 4.5 cm high, 11 cm diameter. No visible damage. Some minor kiln flaws including grit adhereing to the footrims of each, some scattered small iron spots, one bowl with a small piece of grit adhering to the rim under the glaze, approximately 172 gm weight.

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  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  

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