Lot 1041. An unusual pair of Jun-type deep bowls, Ming-Qing dynasty (1368-1911); 4 1⁄2 in. (11.2 cm.) diam., cloth box. Price realised USD 75,600 (Estimate USD 6,000 – USD 8,000). © Christie's 2022

Each bowl with deep sides and slightly flared mouth rim and is covered overall with a crackled glaze of sky-blue color thinning to mushroom on the mouth rim.

Provenance: The J. M. Hu (1911-1995), Zande Lou Collection.

Literature: Helen D. Ling and Edward T. Chow, Collection of Chinese Ceramics from the Pavilion of Ephemeral Attainment, vol. I, Hong Kong, 1950, no. 20.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 25 march 2022