Lot 1154. A carved Ding dish, Northern Song-Jin dynasty, 12th-13th century; 8 in. (20.3 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 30,000 - USD 50,000. Unsold. © Christie's Images Ltd 2017

The dish has shallow sides rounding to the flattened, everted rim, and the interior is carved with a leafy stem bearing a single lotus. The dish is covered inside and out with a glaze of ivory tone that also covers the base, Japanese wood box.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 14 - 15 September 2017, New York