A FINE CARVED 'DING' BOWL SONG DYNASTY

with slightly rounded sides rising to a gently flared six-lobed rim bound in copper, resting on a short narrow foot, the interior freely carved with curling foliage and a single naturalistic leaf with crimped edges, the stem crossing the slightly sunk center and bearing a large open bloom and two smaller furled flowers below a single engraved border, the evenly applied lustruous glaze of creamy-white color and gathering in long drops on one side of the exterior

Collection of Mrs. Alfred Clark, London.
Sotheby & Co., London, 25th March 1975, lot 42.

Exhibition of Sung Dynasty Wares: Ting, Ying Ch'ing, and Tz'u Chou, The Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 9th November - 17th December, 1949, no. 142.
Mostra d'Arte Cinese, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, no. 530.

Mostra d'Arte Cinese , Palazzo Ducale, Venice, 1954, cat. no. 530.

Good condition. There is an extended burst air bubble on the edge of the center of the dish clearly visible in the catalogue photograph and a very minor 1/4 in. shallow chip to the rim partially obscured by the mount.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.