Jun-Style Foliated Dish with Copper-Red Splash

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Estimated value

$50 - $150

Rarity

Average(4/10)

JUN-STYLE FOLIATED DISH WITH COPPER-RED SPLASH: IDENTIFICATION

A ceramic dish with a petal-lobed rim, heavily potted and covered in an opalescent pale blue Jun-type glaze. A distinct copper-red to purple reduction splash is localized on the upper right quadrant. The thick glaze thins at the undulating rim, revealing a buff-colored underlying body paste. Faint four-character marks are visible beneath or within the central glaze pool on the primary display surface.

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CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Related cultural context

Qing Dynasty Imperial Court1723-1735 (Yongzheng)

The replication of Song dynasty glazes (like Jun, Guan, and Ru) became a primary focus for the imperial kilns at Jingdezhen under Tang Ying's direction in the 18th century.

Use & cultural context

•Scholars' desk accessory or display item, as small shallow dishes were often used as brush washers or standalone objects of contemplation in Chinese literati culture.

SCARCITY

Average · 4/10 estimated rarity

This is a qualitative collection score, not a measured survival count, market percentile or proof of authenticity.

Visual assessment

Photographs alone cannot establish authenticity. The following analysis notes have not been independently verified; references to a match or confirmation are interpretations, not documentary evidence.

Authentic Song or Jin dynasty Jun wares do not contain underglaze or incised reign marks on the primary display face.
The presence of characters mimicking a reign mark on the front represents a well-documented tactic in 20th-century antique reproductions.
The glaze pooling at the foliated edges lacks the expected degradation or natural varied thinning seen on 800-year-old excavated or handed-down examples.

What photo analysis can and cannot establish

ANALYSIS NOTES

AI-assisted notes based on the photographs and supplied context. These are interpretations, not an examination by a human specialist or proof of authenticity.

The visual identification of the Jun-style glaze and reproduction status is strong due to the glaring anomaly of the central face mark. Exact dating of the reproduction requires examination of the base paste.

OBSERVATIONS & INTERPRETATIONS

1Anachronistic four-character mark visible on the central display face
2Viscous pale blue glaze imitating phase-separation optical effects
3Controlled copper oxide splash exhibiting both reduction (red/purple) and oxidation (green) zones
4Buff-colored body paste visible at the thinned rim edges

UNCERTAINTIES

•Placement of reign/identification characters on the face rather than the base
•Lack of 'earthworm track' (qiyin) demarcations natural to authentic period Jun glaze

WHAT WOULD IMPROVE CERTAINTY

→Capture a clear, well-lit macro photograph of the central characters to definitively read the intended reign mark
→Provide a clear photograph of the unglazed base and footrim to analyze the body paste and firing supports
→Perform a tap test to confirm if the rim anomaly at 12 o'clock is a deep hairline fracture

COLLECTOR GLOSSARY (3 terms)

Phase separation: A phenomenon in certain glazes where the glass melt separates into distinct microscopic droplets during cooling, scattering light to create an optical blue color without blue pigment.
Reduction firing: A kiln atmosphere starved of oxygen, forcing flames to pull oxygen from the clay and glaze oxides, turning copper oxides red or purple.
Earthworm tracks (Qiyin): V-shaped fissures in the unfired glaze that fill with clear glaze during firing, leaving visible track-like marks highly prized in authentic Jun ware.

Condition & estimated grade

A visual condition estimate. This is not a professional grading certificate.

Condition

A visible physical edge chip is present on the lower rim margin just left of the center axis, and a potential hairline or firing fault appears at the top rim edge twelve o'clock position.

CERAMICS MARKET VALUE

$50 - $150

Estimate recorded: May 10, 2026

Estimate context (not a documented sale): Similar modern Jun-style reproduction plates regularly clear between $30 and $80 on eBay sold listings in 2024, while authentic Song examples easily exceed $50,000 at Christie's.

Who buys this

Study piece collectors and decorators seeking the Song aesthetic who do not require period authenticity.

What increases value

•Aesthetic appeal of the specific copper splash shape and color gradient
•Overall structural integrity excluding the minor rim chip

What lowers value

•The definitive presence of anachronistic face marks categorizing it as a reproduction
•Visible rim chip at the 6 o'clock position

What makes top-tier examples

•Authentic period examples exhibit a denser body paste, naturalistic 'earthworm tracks' (qiyin), and strictly lack central face marks.

Grade & condition

Presence of rim chips, hairline cracks, and the quality of the glaze application determine the tier of reproduction.

Rarity & demand

AverageModerate demandModerate liquidity

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Jun-Style Foliated Dish with Copper-Red Splash

JUN-STYLE FOLIATED DISH WITH COPPER-RED SPLASH: IDENTIFICATION