Lot 3203. A small Jun-glazed bowl, Song-Yuan dynasty (960-1368); 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm.) diam. Estimate HK$300,000 - HK$500,000 ($38,852 - $64,753). Price Realized  HK$525,000 ($67,990). © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is well potted with deep gently rounded sides, rising to a flared mouth rim. It is covered in a sky-blue glaze suffused with fine bubbles and a light network of crackles, thinning to a mushroom tone at the rim.  

Exhibited: University Museum and Art Gallery, The University of Hong Kong, Alchemy in Blue: Ancient Jun ware from the Yip Collection, Hong Kong, 5 July to 30 November 2008, Catalogue no. 9 

Note: The result of the C & C Authentication Laboratory thermoluminescence test (report no. 134NH14) is consistent with the dating of the current lot. 

CHRISTIE'S. THE IMPERIAL SALE & IMPORTANT CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 3 June 2015, Convention Hall