Lot 183. A pair of carved 'Ding' 'lotus' dishes, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Diameter 5⅛ in., 13 cm. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000 USD. Lot sold: 6,300 USD. © Sotheby's 2021

each with shallow flared sides resting on a flat base, the center freely carved with a lush lotus blossom with furling leaves and stems, all under a translucent warm ivory-tinged glaze pooling to a grayish tone in the recesses.

Provenance: Acquired prior to 2000.

Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, New York, 21 September 2021