This Qingbai bowl from the Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279 CE) exemplifies the understated beauty and technical refinement that defined the ceramics of this period. Produced in the kilns of Jingdezhen, the bowl features the hallmark pale blue-green glaze that characterizes Qingbai ware—translucent, glassy, and cool to the touch.
Its form is elegant and restrained, with gently tapered walls and a raised cylinder shaped foot. Southern Song aesthetics favored quiet elegance and poetic minimalism, and this bowl reflects that ideal perfectly. It was likely used for tea or wine, turning everyday use into an experience of contemplative beauty. Today, it stands as a testament to the Song Dynasty’s pursuit of harmony, subtlety, and spiritual depth through ceramics.
