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An exceptional Junyao purple and blue-glazed tripod narcissus bowl, — 明初 鈞窰葡萄紫釉鼓釘三足水仙盆 底刻「五」字

An exceptional Junyao purple and blue-glazed tripod narcissus bowl,

明初 鈞窰葡萄紫釉鼓釘三足水仙盆 底刻「五」字

This exceptional Junyao purple and blue-glazed tripod narcissus bowl from the early Ming dynasty features the character "五" (five) inscribed on its base. The piece exemplifies the technical mastery of Jun ware ceramics, renowned for their distinctive glaze colors and refined forms.

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Evening

October 8, 2022

Estimate: $4,000,000$6,000,000

Lot 12

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An exceptional Junyao purple and blue-glazed tripod narcissus bowl,, 明初 鈞窰葡萄紫釉鼓釘三足水仙盆 底刻「五」字

This exceptional Junyao purple and blue-glazed tripod narcissus bowl from the early Ming dynasty features the character "五" (five) inscribed on its base. The piece exemplifies the technical mastery of Jun ware ceramics, renowned for their distinctive glaze colors and refined forms.

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Tripod, Blue, Traditional, Narcissus Bowl, Glaze, Ming Dynasty, Decorative, Purple, Ceramic, Chinese