拍賣筆記 vol.162 嘉德香港：藍理捷，唐邢窯白釉花口碗 - J.J.Lally, A Tang Dynasty White-Glazed Tea Bowl

藍理捷文人審美的完美展示，這件器物年代或許是五代。這類器物五辦，呈梅花狀。花卉，特別是梅花是接下來的宋元時期文人的精神寄託。

This piece is a perfect embodiment of the refined aesthetics cherished by literati and by expert like J.J.Lally, likely dating to the Five Dynasties period. The bowl is delicately shaped with five lobes forming a plum blossom motif. Floral forms, especially plum blossoms, later became significant spiritual symbols for the literati during the Song and Yuan dynasties.

Lot 596

唐邢窯白釉花口碗

12 cm (4 3/4 in.) diam.

五瓣花口式，敞口，斜弧壁，淺圈足，碗輪製成器，外壁車痕寥寥，從口至足牆內凹五道，形成花口，內底低陷呈圓形，碗身光滑無飾，釉面白中閃黃，光澤靜謐潤透，外壁釉汁垂墜，口沿輕薄，俯瞰此碗，花口線條飽滿酣暢，勻稱規整，猶如春日梨花，給人以恬靜盈巧之感，其胎骨細白堅實，透水率低，作為日用器具與同期其他窯口相較更耐磨損，該期的邢窯已達到「天下無貴賤通用之」的普及程度，其窯火之盛，出產了最為精良的邢窯細白瓷，由本品可窺之一二。

來源：藍理捷，紐約，編號2502

估價 : HKD: 60,000-80,000

Lot 596

TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)

A XING WHITE-GLAZED LOBED BOWL

12 cm (4 3/4 in.) diam.

Provenance:J.J. Lally & Co., New York, no. 2502

Price estimate: HKD: 60,000-80,000

This elegantly potted bowl exhibits a gently flaring mouth with five distinct lobes forming a graceful floral outline, reminiscent of a plum blossom. The curved, sloping walls rest upon a shallow ring foot, shaped by wheel-throwing technique with minimal turning marks evident on the exterior. Five subtle inward indentations extend from rim to foot, accentuating the floral shape. The bowl's interior features a delicately recessed circular base, while its smooth surface remains undecorated, emphasizing the purity and refinement of its form.

The glaze, characterized by a tranquil sheen and subtle yellowish-white hue, cascades gently down the outer walls, enhancing its serene appearance. The thin rim complements the bowl's overall delicacy. Viewed from above, the evenly shaped lobes suggest the elegant outline of spring pear blossoms, embodying a sense of tranquil charm and sophisticated craftsmanship.

Xing ware of this period was renowned for its fine, dense white body, offering low porosity and exceptional durability. As practical daily-use wares, Xing ceramics achieved widespread popularity, reflecting the notion of accessibility captured in contemporary records describing them as suitable for “universal use without distinction of status.” This particular bowl exemplifies the refinement and aesthetic ideals achieved by Xing kilns at their peak.

The floral design, particularly plum blossoms, later became a significant aesthetic and symbolic motif among literati in the Song and Yuan dynasties, reinforcing the bowl's lasting cultural resonance.