Lot 1440. Two Junyao vessels, Yuan dynasty (1279-1368); 6 7/8 and 6 15/16 in. (17.5 and 17.6 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 37,500. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013

Both the shallow dish and the deep, rounded, conical bowl are covered with a milky sky-blue glaze that thins to mushroom at the rim and ends in an irregular line above the unglazed foot to expose the ware burnt toast-brown in the firing. The bowl is accented with a purple splash on the interior.

Provenance: William B. Gruber Collection, acquired between 1957-1965.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 21 - 22 March 2013.