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22. A M o u l d e d D i n g y a o W h i t e P o r c e l a i n D i s h

Song Dynasty (A.D. 960–1279)

of shallow circular form, decorated with two exotic blooms and stylized foliage symmetrically
arranged in the central medallion defined by a deeply impressed line border, the shallow rounded
sides moulded in relief with a continuous frieze of scrolling stems bearing peony blossoms and
other flowerheads amidst feathery leaves, the underside plain and resting on square-cut ring foot,
covered inside and out with a transparent glaze of pale yellowish tone, the upturned rim left
unglazed exposing the fine white porcelain.

Diameter 63⁄8 inches (16.2 cm)

Exhibited: The Art of Southern Sung China, Asia House, New York, 1962

Published: Cahill, The Art of Southern Sung China, New York, 1962, pp. 84–85, no. 47

宋 定窰白瓷印花盤 徑 16.2 厘米