Lot 1313. A small molded Ding dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234); 5 7/8 in. (15 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 8,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2018.

The center of the interior is molded with a rhinoceros shown recumbent on a rock amidst wind-tossed waves, its head turned to look at the crescent moon and constellations above, all below bands of foliate scroll and key fret in the well. The dish is covered inside and out below the copper-bound rim with a glaze of slightly dark ivory tone that continues over the narrow foot ring to cover the base..

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, New York, 13 - 14 September 2018