probably 15th century
max.: H. 7.9 × W. 23 × D. 18.2 cm (3 1/8 × 9 1/16 × 7 3/16 in.) base: W. 17.7 × D. 13.5 cm (6 15/16 × 5 5/16 in.) with flower pot: H. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.) weight: 1028.9 g
Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple glaze; with Chinese numeral 2 (er) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 9 (jiu) inscribed on base before firing; "Jianfu gong Sanyou xuan yong" (Palace of Established Happiness, used in the Veranda of Three Friends) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 9 (jiu) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered-Jun-type ware: light gray stonware with variegated lavender-blue glaze, the glaze shading to olive brown where thin
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze, the domed base with a turquoise blue glaze, the rim banded with metal
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) incised on base; "Jianfu gong Jingsheng zhai louxia yong" (Palace of Established Happiness, used in the Studio of Esteemed Excellence, main floor) inscription incised on base at a later date; metal repairs
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 8 (ba) inscribed on base; “Ying tai Lan shi yong” (Ocean Terrace, used in the Orchid Room) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 10 (shi) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated magenta and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing; "Yangxin dian Changchun shuwu yong" (Hall of Mental Cultivation, used in the Studio of Everlasting Spring) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 3 (san) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 10 (shi) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 10 (shi) inscribed on base before firing; "Yangxin dian Dongnuan ge louxia yong" (Hall of Mental Cultivation, used in the East Heated Chamber, main floor) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChinese