Old Chinese Jun Kiln Lotus Form Vase. Beautiful old Chinese Jun kiln  lotus form vase in rich purple color.

Size: 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 6 3/4  in.

Chinese Jun kiln ceramics, produced during the Song dynasty (960–1279), are celebrated for their thick, opalescent glazes that range in color from lavender-blue to purple and crimson, often with striking, unpredictable streaks or splashes. Made primarily in Henan province, Jun wares were valued for their luminous, almost jewel-like surfaces created by high-fired glazes that pooled and flowed over simple, robust stoneware forms. The spontaneous variations in color and texture gave each piece a unique character, embodying the Song aesthetic of natural beauty and understated elegance. Originally used for both functional and decorative purposes, Jun ceramics are now prized as masterpieces of Chinese pottery, admired for their technical innovation and timeless artistic appeal.

All items are sold AS IS. Lot and condition details are for descriptive purposes only. Sarasota Estate Auction is not responsible for errors and/or omissions of condition. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is perfect or free from wear, flaws, or characteristics of age. Please bid according to your own expertise, or request any additional information and/or photographs you deem necessary.