Bottle China Henan Province Song Dynasty 960 To 1279 Ad

Very beautiful bottle with a narrow neck and straight walls. Black enameled stoneware from Henan, with regular glaze, iridescent, monochrome black and brown on the bottom. Dimensions: 20 x 9 cm Excellent condition. CHINA - HENAN PROVINCE, SONG Dynasty (960 to 1279 AD) Provenance: Old Bordeaux collection, Baratoux sale, Bordeaux, 2020, Sale expert: Cabinet Portier. Sold with certificate from the Gallery. * Shipping costs on estimate. Careful packaging. "The black ceramics of Henan, emblematic of the Song dynasty, illustrate a refined and minimalist aesthetic prized by the literate elite. Obtained thanks to a glaze rich in iron and manganese oxides, the black finish with iridescent reflections, testifies to the technical innovation of the Henan workshops. This bottle, probably intended to contain precious oils or liquids, reflects the versatility of the utilitarian objects of the time, while embodying the functional elegance specific to the Song. These monochrome ceramics, with their refined design, were very appreciated in the context of rituals and daily life for their visual harmony and technical mastery."