A moulded Ding 'lotus pond' foliate dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234). Estimate HK$350,000 – HK$550,000 ($45,384 - $71,317). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The interior of the hexafoil dish is crisply moulded with a lotus pond scene depicting a pair of mandarin ducks and an egret amidst lotus stalks and leaves, surrounded by alternating lotus clusters and mandarin ducks on the well, covered inside and out with an ivory-toned glaze. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm.) diam., box

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor