It is expected to have a pair of luan and plum blossom patterns.
Luan is a fantasy bird in China, similar to a phoenix.
This pattern is drawn by applying a black glaze, then placing a pattern and applying a yellow-white glaze.
The outside is a tortoiseshell pattern.
In addition, the size is smaller than that of Tenmoku tea bowls such as Jian ware, and the body is thinner and the foot is lower.
It is one of the Tenmoku tea bowls that represent the kiln in Jiangxi province.
| Title | Tenmoku Tea bowl with “phoenix” Design |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Jizhou ware |
| Dimensions | H. 2 1/16 in. ; Diam. 5 in. ; Diam. of foot 1 7/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Iron Glaze（Black） |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000011 |
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