Lot 16. A finely carved and incised Ding 'fish' dish, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127); 7 5/8 in. ( 19.3 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 5,000 - GBP 8,000 (USD 6,425 - USD 10,280). Price realised GBP 13,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2019.

The dish has gently flaring sides and a six-petal foliate rim. The centre is carved and incised with a fish swimming in water amongst waterweeds.

Provenance: A private European Collection.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, London, 5 November 2019