Pale Clay Sung Dynasty Vessel

Pale Sung Dynasty Earthenware Pots - Hand-Thrown Antique Pottery

Introduce a sense of calm, quiet beauty into your home with these pale-coloured Sung Dynasty earthenware pots. Hand-thrown between 960–1279 AD, each vessel is a remarkable example of early Chinese craftsmanship, celebrated for its purity of form and understated elegance.

These ancient pots feature soft, chalky clay tones—ranging from warm stone to muted oat—and display the gentle surface variations that naturally develop over centuries. Subtle ridging from the potter’s wheel, mineral speckles, and light weathering give each piece its own character while maintaining the serene, harmonious feel associated with the Sung period.

Their slender, rounded silhouettes and beautifully simple proportions make them ideal as standalone sculptural accents or styled together as a curated collection. Perfect for interiors inspired by wabi-sabi, rustic minimalism, or organic modern design.

Details

• Period: Sung Dynasty (960–1279 AD)
• Origin: China
• Material: Hand-thrown earthenware
• Colour: Pale stone, warm clay, soft natural mineral tones
• Finish: Naturally aged with light patina and surface wear
• Character: Subtle wheel-thrown rings, historical marks, and unique imperfections
• Condition: Authentic antique condition with age-related wear
• Use: Decorative only (not watertight)

 

Dimensions

19-23cm Height, Diameter 11-12cm.

 

This is a handmade item. Variations in texture, colour and pattern are to be expected.