A small Dingyao molded saucer dish, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) © Christie's Image 2003

With shallow flared sides, the center molded with two long-tailed birds in flight amidst lotus plants below a band of chrysanthemum petals, covered overall with an ivory-colored glaze that continues over the sharp foot edge and countersunk base, the unglazed rim with a copper mount - 5 5/8in. (14.3cm.) diam. Lot 240. Estimate $4,000 - $6,000. Price Realized $4,183 

Property from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Breece III

CHRISTIE'S. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 September 2003, New York, Rockefeller Plaza