Lot 212. A small carved 'Ding' Lotus bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 11.6cm., 4 1/2 in. Estimate 4,000 — 6,000 GBP (5,426 - 8,139 EUR). Lot sold 5,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's.

the rounded sides rising from a short foot to a slightly flared rim, freely carved to the interior with leafy lotus scroll and covered overall in an ivory-white glaze.

PROPERTY FROM A PORTUGUESE PRIVATE COLLECTION

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 13 may 2015, 11:00 AM