Bidspirit auction | Song Dynasty, Huozhou Ware White

Song Dynasty, Huozhou Ware White Glazed Tea Bowl; Qingbai Glazed Bowl Stands (Set of Three) - This lot comprises three matching sets, each consisting of one Huozhou white-glazed tea bowl and one qingbai-glazed cup stand, forming a classic Song Dynasty tea ceremony ensemble with harmonious proportions and complementary glaze tones. Tea Bowls: The three bowls share a consistent form, each with a slightly flared rim, gently curved sides that slope inward, and a small, neat foot ring. They are covered entirely in a warm ivory-white glaze with a subtle creamy undertone, exhibiting a smooth, lustrous surface of moderate vitreous quality, marked by occasional pinprick bubbles and fine crackles that lend an authentic, time-worn character. The unglazed foot rings reveal a fine, compact greyish-white clay body. Completely devoid of decoration, the bowls achieve their elegance through the purity of their glaze and the refinement of their clean, flowing lines, embodying the serene simplicity of Huozhou white porcelain. Cup Stands: The three stands are uniformly shaped with wide, everted rims that curve gently upward, slightly concave centers designed to cradle the bowls, and tall, splayed feet with unglazed rims revealing the fine clay body. They are covered in a lustrous qingbai glaze of translucent, jade-like quality with a cool bluish tint emerging from the white—the classic ”yingqing” tone. The glaze is glossy and bright, pooling to a deeper blue-green in the recesses for added depth. Each bowl fits precisely into its stand, resting securely at the center, with the overall ensemble displaying perfectly balanced proportions and an air of quiet refinement. The interplay between the warm white of the bowls and the cool bluish-white of the stands creates an elegant visual dialogue, showcasing both the mellow purity of Huozhou ware and the crystalline clarity of qingbai porcelain. Displayed together as three sets, the group presents a dignified and harmonious tableau, equally suited for scholarly appreciation and practical use.