probably 15th century
max.: H. 20.5 × W. 29.4 × D. 28 cm (8 1/16 × 11 9/16 × 11 in.) base: W. 14.8 × D. 14.8 cm (5 13/16 × 5 13/16 in.) weight: 3819.8 g
Numbered 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 purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing
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 9 (jiu) inscribed on base before firing
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 purple and blue glaze; metal fitting on rim
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 5 (wu) inscribed inside the footring before firing and incised on the base after firing
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 blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 4 (si) inscribed on base before firing; "Chonghua gong jingqi xuan yong" (Palace of Double Glory, used in the Pavilion of Serene Repose) inscription incised on base at a later date
15th centuryChineseNumbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated purple and blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 1 (yi) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChinese