A DINGYAO CARVED 'LOTUS' DISH NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

with shallow rounded sides rising from short foot to a gently everted rim, the interior finely carved with a medallion enclosing a large lotus pad and bloom borne on undulating stems issuing curling leaves, the base faintly incised with a circular swirl, applied overall save for the unglazed rim with a transparent creamy-white glaze pooling in tears on the exterior

Galaxie Company, Hong Kong, 22nd November 1988.

The rim has been polished in places, reducing a chip at the 4 o clock position in the catalogue photo. There is a 1.2cm hairline visible on both sides at the 6 o clock position. Other general surface wear and scratching.
"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.
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A dish of similar size and decoration, but with a plain rim, was sold at Christie’s London, 8th December 1986, lot 232, and again in our New York rooms, 23rd March 2011, lot 513, as part of a private collection of Song ceramics. A Dingyao lotus dish from the Pilkington Collection, similarly carved with lotus, but with a foliate rim, was recently sold in these rooms, 6th April 2016, lot 1.