A Junyao conical bowl. Late Yuan/early Ming

Covered overall with a thick lavender-blue glaze, running thin to a pale mushroom colour at the rim and stopping above the splayed foot ring, the interior with a large purple splash. 23.6cm (9¼in) diam - Sold for £2,400. Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.,Images and Text All Rights Reserved

Bonhams. Fine Chinese Art, 6 Nov 2008. New Bond Street - www.bonhams.com