Lot 25. A small purple-splashed 'jun' censer, Ming dynasty; 6.5cm., 2 5/8 in. Estimate 5,000 — 8,000 GBP. Lot sold 7,500 GBP. Photo: Sotheby's 2013.

the six-lobed body rising from three spreading legs to a ribbed neck with an everted rim, covered overall in a milky-lavender glaze splashed with reddish purple, ivory stand; together with a small green-glazed Jun bowl. Quantity: 3

Provenance: Purchased in France, 15th May 1992 (censer) and 1964 (bowl).