A large carved ‘Ding’ bowl, Northern Song dynasty. Estimate 18,000 — 20,000 GBP (24,417 - 27,130 EUR). Photo Sotheby's 2015

the deep rounded sides resting on a gently tapered foot, divided into six lobes accentuated by vertical ribs, the interior freely carved to the central medallion with a single lotus spray, covered overall in a creamy ivory glaze falling in characteristic teardrops to the exterior;20.7cm., 8 1/8 in.

Provenance: Collection of Edward T. Chow.
Christie's London, 27th November 1967, lot 77.
Phillips Son and Neale Ltd., London.
Douglas Wright, London.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, Londres, 13 mai 2015, 11:00 AM