Lot 101. A carved Ding 'lotus' mallow-shaped dish, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 250,000 (USD 19,423 - USD 32,371). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. 

The dish is potted with a short foot ring and an angular profile rising to a hexafoil rim, carved on the interior with a lotus blossom with broad leaves, covered overall with a clear bright glaze with a slight ivory tinge. The base is largely unglazed revealing the fine white body. 7 in. (17.8 cm.) diam., box. 

Christie's. The Pavilion Sale - Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, 4 October 2016, Hong Kong