A rare 18th/19th century Yixing ovoid shaped vase glazed with a imitation of Jun ware, which is called Yijun ware 仿钧釉. The thick lustrous glaze displays a range of colors, from sea-green to deep blue color stopping right at the unglazed Yixing clay footrim/base. Stamped at the bottom with 葛明祥造 (Made by Ge Mingxiang) Ge Mingxiang (1736–1795) was a Chinese potter from Dingshan, Yixing, active during the Qianlong period. He and his brother, Ge Yuanxiang, created works classified as Yixing ware. The brothers also produced Yijun ware, which imitated Jun glaze and featured mottled blue and green glazes, often called "robin's egg glaze" in the West. Their pieces frequently took on ovoid-shaped or Meiping baluster forms, as well as designs inspired by ancient bronze artifacts. PROVENANCE: From a private Japanese collection, comes with a wooden Tomobako collectors box. REFERENCE: The work of both brothers is held by several institutions, including: Victoria and Albert Museum, Accession no. 810-1883 https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O184677/vase-ge-mingxiang/ https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O186334/vase-ge-mingxiang/ Art Gallery of New South Wales, Accession no. EC4.1966 https://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/collection/works/EC4.1966/ British Museum, Accession no. 1938,0524.76 https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/A_1938-0524-76 For a more Archaic forms see Beijing Poly Auctions: https://www.polypm.com.cn/assest/detail/0/art5149965070/34 https://www.polypm.com.cn/assest/detail/0/art73080264/34 Also see items at sold: Rob Michiels: https://www.rm-auctions.com/en/asian-arts-feb-2023/28000-a-chinese-enamelled-yixing-stoneware-fish-bowl-ge-mingxiang-zao--mark-qianlong-jiaqing Sotheby's: https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/saturday-at-sothebys-asian-art-n09908/lot.1016.html https://www.sothebys.com/en/auctions/ecatalogue/2018/arts-dasie-pf1817/lot.150.html Dimensions: H21,5 x W15 cm Condition: The vase shows wear and scratches consistent with specified age. A couple of baking/glaze flaws on the body and three drips of glaze reached the base. One drip has been removed and it's position still visible. Please examine the images carefully. Small imperfections and kiln-related flaws are not always described in detail. The written condition report is indicative only; the photographs provide the definitive and binding description of the item’s condition. Checked with strong UV light for defects. Shipping method: The item is securely packed and shipped with insurance without stand or miniature teapot.