A JUNYAO PURPLE-SPLASHED DISH, JIN-YUAN DYNASTY, EX TSUI MUSEUM OF ART

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A JUNYAO PURPLE-SPLASHED DISH, JIN-YUAN DYNASTY, EX TSUI MUSEUM OF ART China, 12th-13th century. Well potted with shallow rounded sides supported on a short foot and rising to a broad everted rim, covered overall in a thick glaze of rich turquoise blue color thinning to mushroom at the rim, the interior decorated to with a single reddish-purple splash, the glaze stopping irregularly above the foot. Dimensions: Diameter 11.5 cm The shallow and sturdy form of this dish, with a wide everted rim, represents a classic shape of Jun ware produced at kilns in Henan province. One of the 'Five Classic Wares' of the Song dynasty, these wares are known for their ravishing blue glazes, which were not achieved from pigment but from an optical illusion where minute spherules of glass in the glaze scattered blue light. Unlike the other classic wares of the Song dynasty, the porous and thick body of Jun ware was best suited for simple forms, such as this charming dish. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Bonhams London, 28 July 2020, lot 123 Price: GBP 11,312.50 or approx. EUR 18,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the closely related form with similar broad rim, sky-blue glaze with similar mottled lavender splash, and size (13 cm).

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