Lot 305. A 'Ding' persimmon-glazed bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 12.9 cm, 5 1/8  in. Estimate £3,000 — 5,000. Courtesy Sotheby's.

of conical form, the finely potted wide sides supported on a short foot, applied overall with a reddish-brown glaze , thinning at the rim to a dark brown tone, stopping before the foot to reveal the fine buff body.