A 'DING' 'MELON' DISH SONG/JIN DYNASTY

the shallow curved sides rising from a concave base, finely moulded to the interior with a melon medallion encircled by overlapping stiff lotus leaves in the well, covered overall with a transparent ivory glaze pooling in characteristic teardrops down the exterior, 10cm., 4in; together with a similarly glazed 'Huozhou' foliate-rimmed dish, Jin Dynasty, moulded to the interior with a floral medallion encircled by a band of birds amidst waves, the rim metal bound

Bo Gyllensvard, Chinese Ceramics in the Carl Kempe Collection, Stockholm, 1964, pls 462 and 435.

'Melon' dish: In good overall condition with iron spots. A 1 cm scratch to the exterior surface. Foliate dish: Good overall condition with a 1.1 cm hairline crack from the rim. There are traces of black pigment on the unglazed section of the interior, appearing to be radiating from the central medallion.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."