Chinese Sang-de-Boeuf Covered Jar

A Chinese sang-de-boeuf covered jar, Republic era, early to mid…
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A Chinese sang-de-boeuf covered jar, Republic era, early to mid 20th century, the ovoid jar with an inverted rim having a fitted lid and a small round knop, with a rich mottled red glaze with hints of purple to the rim; bearing a jian ding wax seal mark to the base. Height 21.5 cm

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  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.
  • 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.

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