Jian Ware Black-Glazed Stem Cup with Stand, in the Style of Pre-Ming Period
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Collection
Ceramics & Tea Wares
Period
Pre-Ming Jian Ware Style
Overview
An elevated Jian-type tea vessel notable for its dark lustrous glaze, architectural form, and restrained ceramic strength.
Description
This elevated tea vessel is made in the style of Jian ware and combines a dark, lustrous glaze with a distinctive stemmed form. The flared bowl, cylindrical support, and broad dish-like base create an architectural silhouette that sets it apart from more standard tea bowls. Its appeal lies not only in glaze character, but also in the elegance of its structure.
The glaze moves across the surface in deep brown-black tones with subtle mottling and kiln variation that animate the otherwise restrained palette. The exposed foot provides a pleasing contrast to the dark glaze above and grounds the piece visually. As with other Jian-type wares, the beauty emerges from firing, proportion, and surface depth rather than painted decoration.
This is best presented as a stem cup or elevated tea bowl in pre-Ming style, appreciated for its unusual form, ceramic character, and strong display presence.
Details
Object Type: Stem Cup / Elevated Tea Bowl with Stand
Material: Stoneware with Jian-type black glaze
Height: 9 cm
Width: 13 cm
Weight: 362 g
Origin: China
Condition
Minor surface variations and kiln effects consistent with traditional firing; foot rim with expected wear. Overall well preserved.
Authenticity & Attribution Note
The attribution is stylistic and should be understood as indicating visual and ceramic affinity with earlier Jian wares, not a definitive period claim.