A Junyao bowl with purple splashes, Yuan dynasty. Photo Bonhams.

Molded with a slightly in-curving rim to the deep, curving well covered in a sky glue glaze and splashed with two purple patches that extend onto the exterior walls, the glaze stopping unevenly to expose the rough, buff colored fabric on the lower body, tall foot and recessed base (kiln adhesions, glaze layer abraded). 7 1/2in (19cm) diameter. Sold for US$ 2,500 (€1,826) 

Provenance: Oskar Gerson Collection, acquired during the 1920's-1930's, Germany, and thence by descent

Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS. San Francisco. 18 Dec 2013 -www.bonhams.com