A CARVED DING 'LOTUS' BOWL
A CARVED DING 'LOTUS' BOWL

NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (AD 967-1127)

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A CARVED DING 'LOTUS' BOWL
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY (AD 967-1127)
The well-potted bowl has deep sides rising to the slightly everted rim, carved on the exterior with overlapping lotus petals, and is covered below the unglazed rim with a glaze of ivory tone that falls in 'tears' of a darker tone. The interior of the foot and base are also glazed.
4 ¾ in. (12 cm.) diam.

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