Rare Chinese Ding white glazed vase, Song Dynasty, 23.5 cm

A rare and fine Chinese Ding white glazed vase, Song Dynasty…
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A rare and fine Chinese ding white glazed vase, Song Dynasty (960-1279). Compare a white glazed long necked bottle vase, Jin dynasty, in the metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, illustrated by S.Valenstein, the Herzman collection of Chinese ceramics, New York, 1992, p.36, no.25. See also another example in the British Museum is illustrated in Oriental ceramics, the World's great Collections, vol.5, Tokyo, 1981, no.55. A similar ding bottle vase, Jin dynasty, see Christie's Hong Kong, 11/29/2017, lot 2987, another one see Sotheby's, 8/4/2023, lot 3503, a similar vase with a cover, see Christie's New York, 23/3/2023, lot 864. 23.5 cm high

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  • Chinese Ding Porcelain - Ding ware is a type of Chinese porcelain that was produced in the northern city of Ding in the Hebei province during the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It is considered to be one of the "Five Great Kilns" of Chinese ceramics, along with Jian, Jun, Guan, and Ru wares.

    Ding ware is known for its fine white porcelain body, which was made from kaolin clay, and its elegant shapes and designs. The glaze on Ding ware is usually transparent and has a bluish-white or grayish-white color. It was often decorated with underglaze blue or iron-brown designs.

    Ding ware was highly prized during the Song Dynasty, and it was exported throughout Asia and as far as the Middle East and the Mediterranean. It was also an inspiration for other porcelain-making centers in China and Japan. The production of Ding ware declined after the Song Dynasty, and it is now considered to be a rare and valuable collectible.
  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  

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