Lot 510
  • 510

A 'DING' DEEP BOWL SONG DYNASTY

Estimate
200 - 300 GBP
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Description

the deep rounded sides rising from a short straight foot, covered overall in a translucent ivory-white glaze pooling in characteristic tear-drops around the lower body, the rim metal bound, 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in; together with a 'Ding' lotus cup, the rim metal bound

Literature

Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pl. 440 (deep bowl).

Condition

The deep bowl: There are slight inconsistencies to the glaze to the interior and exterior, but the condition is good. The cup: This is in good condition, but there is a 1cm long line glaze scratch to the exterior.
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