Antique Chinese Jun Ware Bowl Song–Yuan or later #5444

width: approx. 12cm (4.72in)
height: approx. 6cm (2.36in)
weight: 310g

This ceramic bowl is attributed to Jun ware, traditionally dated from the Song to Yuan dynasty period in China. It features a soft bluish glaze with fine crackle patterns, complemented by distinctive purple splashes inside the bowl, a hallmark of classic Jun ware. The glaze surface shows subtle tonal variations that shift with light, conveying the depth and atmosphere of ancient Chinese ceramics. The contrast between the smooth glazed body and the exposed clay around the foot enhances its visual balance. Highly regarded in the history of Chinese pottery, this Jun ware bowl is an appealing piece for collectors of Song and Yuan dynasty ceramics, Chinese antique bowls, and traditional glazed pottery.