Lot 3227. A purple-splashed Jun bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). 3 1/2 in. (9 cm. diam.). Estimate HKD 600,000 - HKD 800,000. Price realised HKD 1,120,000. © Christie’s Image Ltd 2014. 

The rounded bowl is covered inside and out with an unctuous blue glaze stopping at the foot rim. The interior and exterior are accentuated with a swirled purple splash, box.

Christie’s. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 26 November 2014