A molded 'Ding' bowl. Song Dynasty. Photo Sotheby's

of steep conical form with metal-bound rim, the interior divided by raised ribs into six panels, each molded with a flowering and fruiting spray of pomegranate, peach, persimmon, melon, hibiscus and grapes, radiating from a central medallion molded with a spray of persimmon, all within a key-fret band, applied overall with a transparent glaze of pale olivetone. Diameter 8 1/2 in., 21.6 cm.  Estimate 40,000-60,000 USD

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York. 14 september 2011 www.sothebys.com