This bowl features a flared rim, shallow curved body, and low ring foot. The clay is beige, characteristic of Jizhou Kiln ware. The exterior is glazed in glossy black, while the interior displays a tortoiseshell pattern of yellow-brown mottling over a black ground. Traditional paper-cutting paste-on decoration adorns the inner surface with the calligraphic character "Fu" (Fortune), backed by floral motifs. The layered craftsmanship is crisp and vividly rustic. The "Fu" symbol embodies the welcoming of blessings and auspiciousness. This classic Jizhou Kiln design from the Song Dynasty harmonizes functional tea ware with symbolic ornamentation, exemplifying the refined aesthetic of Southern Jiangnan kilns—ideal for scholarly tea ceremonies and elegant collection.

This Jizhou ware tea bowl features a flared rim, gently curved walls, and a small ring foot with a beige body. The exterior is coated in a glossy solid black glaze, while the interior displays a mottled black glaze with tawny markings and classic Jizhou paper-cut overlay decoration: the Chinese character "Fu" (Blessing) paired with floral motifs on the reverse side. Paper-cut overlay is a signature technique of the Jizhou kiln. The "Fu" motif symbolizes fortune and good luck. This representative Song-dynasty southern kiln tea vessel is an ideal addition for tea culture enthusiasts.