Lot 36. A Xingyao dish, 10th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016

The deep sided dish has a lipped rim and is supported on a bifoot, covered overall with a matted white glaze, the base unglazed. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm.) diam. The foot has been polished; some surface wear to the glaze; an area of firing imperfection, resulting in some glaze loss to the interior. Estimation: USD 800 - 1,200

Provenance: Professor Jan Hellner (1917-2002) Collection, Stockholm, Sweden.

Christie's on line. The Art of China.