Chinese Song Jun Ware Sky Blue Purple Splash Bowl #5548

width: approx. 9.8cm (3.9in)

height: approx. 5.0cm (2.0in)

weight: approx. 133g 

condition: Minor scratches and stains from age

Accessories: None

Shipping: Shipped from Japan with a tracking number. We take great care in professional packaging to ensure the item arrives safely.

This exquisite Jun ware sky blue bowl with purple splashes dates back to the Northern Song Dynasty, representing one of the peak eras of Chinese ceramic history. Jun ware is celebrated as one of the Five Great Kilns of the Song Dynasty, renowned for its distinctive, thick opalescent glazes.

The defining highlight of this masterpiece is its magnificent "Yukei" (glaze landscape), where a dramatic crimson-purple splash seamlessly melts into the mystical "sky blue" (Tianlan) base glaze. This stunning visual effect was achieved through the precise and masterful control of copper reduction within the kiln, creating a completely unique, abstract expression where fire and craftsmanship meet.

The bowl features an elegant, well-proportioned form that rests comfortably in the hands, balanced beautifully by the rich, aged texture of its exposed clay foot. This mesmerizing interplay of layered colors and historical depth creates a captivating presence, offering a different expression under every angle of light. A prized acquisition for discerning collectors of fine Asian antiquities and connoisseurs of timeless ceramic art.