Lot 216. A purple-splashed Jun bowl, Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm.) diam. Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($9,252 - $12,336). Price realised GBP 10,625. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The bowl is potted with deep rounded sides, covered overall in a pale blue glaze with deep purple splashes, thinning to a mushroom tone to the mouth rim. The recessed ring foot is unglazed, exposing the pale grey body.  

Provenance: From the Collection of Francis Golding (1944-2013). 

CHRISTIE'S. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 10 November 2015, London, King Street