A Chinese conical Yaozhou tea bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234),…
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A Chinese conical Yaozhou tea bowl, Jin Dynasty (1115-1234), with everted rim, the centre with calligraphic style russet decoration, over the black glaze, the exterior with a mixed russet and black pattern glaze, 4.5 cm high, 14.4 cm diameter. Reference: see Robert Mowry, Hare's Fur, tortoiseshell, and Partridge Feathers: Chinese Brown and Black Glazed Ceramics, 400-1400, 1996, cat. No. 22, p. 121-122, for a similar Yaozhou bowl with more regular russet splashes. Provenance: R. & V. Tregaskis, 1992

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  • Tortoiseshell - Tortoiseshell is a translucent material that comes from the horny carapace of a certain types of turtles, including the hawksbill turtle. It is often therefore mounted on a colour underground - often red - or inlaid with gold or silver thread, as seen in Boulle furniture.

    The texture and colour nuances of the material are extremely important. Heated tortoiseshell can easily be formed into various shapes. Like other natural materials, tortoiseshell becomes more beautiful with use. In a time before plastic, tortoiseshell was widely used for small objects such as combs and powder compacts.

    In 1973, the trade of tortoiseshell worldwide was banned under CITES (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Prior to importing or exporting items containing tortoiseshell a CITES permit must be obtained. Tortoiseshell items cannot be traded on Ebay.

    "Faux tortoiseshell", another case of man initiating nature, is made from old-style plastics such as celluloid and cellulos and is coloured with red, yellow and brown spots to imitate the genuine article. It is commonly used in glasses frames, musical instruments and costume jewellery.
  • Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.

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