Jun Ware Bowl with Purple Splashes, Song Dynasty (11–12C) #5274 for sale

Up for sale is this "Jun Ware Bowl with Purple Splashes, Song Dynasty (11–12C) #5274" If you have any questions please contact us before buy it. No reserve.

width: approx. 13cm (5 1⁄8in)
height: approx. 6.2cm (2 7⁄16in)
weight: 277g
origin: China

This is a bowl fired in the Jun ware (Junyao) kiln of the Song Dynasty in China, renowned for its vibrant coloration and unique glaze patterns. Jun ware, which originated during the Northern Song period (960–1127) and was primarily produced in the Yuzhou region of Henan Province, is one of the most celebrated kilns of its time. Its most notable feature is the beautiful and spontaneous glaze transformations (yaohen) created by the natural flow of the glaze during firing. This particular piece showcases a calm bluish glaze overall, highlighted by three areas of deep purplish-red patches, exemplifying the characteristic "Jun red spots" (junhongban). These reddish patterns are the result of a copper-infused glaze undergoing complex chemical changes during high-temperature firing, and their hues shift depending on the angle and lighting. The exterior of the bowl also displays large red patches, with the natural flow of hand-applied glaze adding to its artistic value. The foot is slightly elevated and carved, and the unglazed base shows soil discoloration from age, suggesting it is a genuine antique. There are no noticeable distortions, cracks, or chips, and the glossy glaze remains well-preserved, placing this piece in a particularly good state of condition for a Song Dynasty Jun ware bowl. It is a highly attractive item for both display and practical use in settings such as the tea ceremony, offering a chance to appreciate the essence of kiln transformation beauty in ancient Chinese ceramics.

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