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Flanged-rim porcelain gaiwan with black glaze and silver rim.
Black as ink, framed in silver: stillness with a quiet light.
Jingdezhen · Hetianyu Kiln
€260
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Form
form-covered-bowl
Form Features
Decorative System
Techniques
Glaze & Materials
Historical Connections
Connected through its black glaze to the history of black glazes at Jingdezhen, which reached a high point under Kangxi.
Motifs & Meaning
Maker & Place
A deep black glaze forms the body of this gaiwan, while silver traces its rim. The contrast is precise and restrained, allowing the brightness of the metal to emerge from the dark surface.
The flanged rim is central to its handling. The maker recommends keeping the water below the flange when brewing, helping the gripping edge remain comfortable to hold. This makes the form particularly suitable for those learning to use a gaiwan.
Its beauty lies in the relationship between dark and light, bowl and rim, warmth and touch: a practical tea vessel given definition by a fine silver boundary.
Black glaze with silver rim
Object Type
Tea Ware
Glaze
Black glaze with silver rim
Material
Porcelain
Place of Production
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
Dimensions
Mouth diameter 7.8 cm
Weight (g)
Capacity (ml)
80
