{"product_id":"00331hakujiwan","title":"Tang Dynasty Xing ware White Porcelain Tea Bowl with Ear","description":"\u003cp\u003eA white porcelain bowl fired at the Xing ware during the late Tang Dynasty.\u003cbr\u003eIt features a flat, wide base that flares sharply outward from the lower body toward the rim.\u003cbr\u003eThree faint, incised lines encircle the center of the body, and a single ring-shaped handle is attached.\u003cbr\u003eThis sharp silhouette is characteristic of Tang-era single-handled bowls, showcasing the exceptional skill of the potters at the Xing ware the premier producer of white porcelain at the time.\u003cbr\u003eTrue to the style of northern kilns, it is crafted from a high-quality porcelain clay that is white and lightweight, producing a clear, high-pitched ring when tapped.\u003cbr\u003eThe foot has been neatly trimmed into a wide ring shape, and the character \"Ying\" (盈) is inscribed within the foot ring.\u003cbr\u003eIn Chinese, the character \"Ying\" signifies \"fullness\" or \"abundance.\"\u003cbr\u003eWhile some Xing ware white porcelains utilize a layer of white slip, this piece was created by applying a translucent glaze directly over the clay body before firing.\u003cbr\u003eWhile some Xing white porcelain utilizes a layer of white slip, this piece was created by applying a semi-transparent glaze directly over the clay body before firing.\u003cbr\u003eThe glaze is applied evenly, creating a soft, milky-white appearance with a subtle yellowish hue.\u003cbr\u003eOccasional speckles—formed by glaze components or kiln conditions—offer a glimpse into the challenges of firing ceramics using the kilns and techniques of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is no conspicuous flaws.\u003c\/span\u003eThere is soil packed into part of the seal mark within the foot ring.\u003cspan\u003eIt has good luster throughout and is in good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"燦禾 SANKA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45579905105967,"sku":null,"price":145000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0581\/1453\/9567\/files\/00331-08.jpg?v=1783580763","url":"https:\/\/sanka-antique.com\/en\/products\/00331hakujiwan","provider":"燦禾 SANKA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}