such as twisted headbands or top hats
showcasing the vigorous artistry and dynamic export tradition of late Ming China
Smaller whorls rotated faster
emphasizing its role as a weapon of last resort
Kangxi or Yongzheng Period
Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet tradebeads such as twisted headbands orSouthern Song Dynasty, 11271275 AD, China A superb Southern Song Dynasty miniature pottery jarlet of elegant form, featuring sloping shoulders, tapering sides, a flat base, and a narrow concave neck with a thin lip. The vessel is beautifully covered in a lustrous brownish black glaze, likely produced at a kiln in Jizhou, Jiangxi Province, a celebrated center of Southern Song ceramic artistry. The interior remains unglazed, revealing the fine, dense