Lot 625. A molded 'Ding'-type 'phoenix and peony' bowl, Song-Ming dynasty (960-1644). Diameter 8 1/4 in., 21 cm. Estimate: US$2,000 - US$3,000. Unsold. Courtesy Sotheby's.

thinly potted, the deep rounded sides molded on the interior with a pair of phoenix with wings outstretched and long trailing tail feathers, the birds separated by a large luxuriant leafing peony amid further small blooms, all encircling the sunken central medallion and bordered with a narrow band of keyfret, applied overall with a creamy-white glaze.

Note: A closely related bowl to the present, from the collection of Dr. Peter M. Greiner, sold in these rooms, 18th March 2017, lot 1028.