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The MQ Collection — A very rare Yulinting gilt-inscribed black-glazed 'Beiyuan xianchun' tea bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 遇林亭窰黑釉金彩「北苑先春」茶盞
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A very rare Yulinting gilt-inscribed black-glazed 'Beiyuan xianchun' tea bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 遇林亭窰黑釉金彩「北苑先春」茶盞

This exceptionally rare Southern Song dynasty tea bowl from the Yulinting kiln features black glaze with gilt inscription reading 'Beiyuan xianchun.' The piece represents the highest achievement of Song tea ware ceramics.

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CHADŌ – The Beauty of Japanese Tea Ceremony

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $300,000$500,000

Lot 620

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The MQ Collection, A very rare Yulinting gilt-inscribed black-glazed 'Beiyuan xianchun' tea bowl, Southern Song dynasty 南宋 遇林亭窰黑釉金彩「北苑先春」茶盞

This exceptionally rare Southern Song dynasty tea bowl from the Yulinting kiln features black glaze with gilt inscription reading 'Beiyuan xianchun.' The piece represents the highest achievement of Song tea ware ceramics.

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Black Glaze, Song Dynasty, Decorative, Gold Inscription, Tea Bowl, Ceramic, Chinese

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