Song Jizhou Kiln Hand-Painted Meiping Antique Porcelain Vase
Song Jizhou Kiln Hand-Painted Meiping Antique Porcelain Vase.
Inspired by classic Song Dynasty artistry, this hand-painted Meiping (plum) vase showcases the famous folk tradition of the historic Jizhou kilns. Featuring an elegant silhouette with high shoulders and a narrow neck, it is accented with dark iron-pigment floral brushwork set against a warm ceramic backdrop—making it an ideal centerpiece for antique collectors and luxury Asian decor spaces.
Technical & Aesthetic Features
Underglaze Iron Painting: Unlike Cizhou ware (which used a heavy white slip base coat), Jizhou artisans painted dark brown or black iron pigment directly onto the stoneware/porcelain body before applying a translucent top glaze.
Hand-Painted Motifs: Song-period Jizhou pieces frequently depicted naturalistic, fluid designs such as blooming floral scrolls, phoenixes, dragon motifs, and geometric fretwork borders.
Tactile Quality: The contrast between the dark iron brushwork and the pale/warm buff ceramic body gives Jizhou ceramics a distinctively earthy, artisanal aesthetic compared to imperial monochromes or later bright enamels.
Brand Name: Enhancement
Origin: Mainland China
Material: Ceramic & Porcelain
Size: M
Style: Traditional Chinese Style
Function: Tabletop Vase
SIZE: height 33cm width 23cm mouth dia 6cm bottom dia 11.5cm
OBVIN: 1394325680ET

