Lot 1835. A carved Dingyao 'lotus' bowl, Song dynasty (960-1279); 6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 60,000 - HKD 80,000. Price Realized: HKD 93,750. © Christie's Image Ltd 2008

The deep, well-potted sides flaring towards the gold-bound rim and fluently carved with two lotus sprays, covered inside and out with a glaze of ivory tone gathering in olive-toned tears on the exterior, the inside of the foot and base also glazed, Japanese wood box. 

Provenance: Kuchukyo, acquired in 1983. 

Christie's. Hong Kong. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 27 May 2008