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A CARVED ‘DING’ ‘TWIN FISH’ DISH
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

the center with a pair of sh amidst combed
waves within a circular medallion, with radiating
ribs in the cavetto and a petal-notched rim,
covered overall with a creamy white glaze
stopping just short of the rim, the exterior with
characteristic pooling tears
Diameter 7¼ in., 18.4 cm

PROVENANCE
Mathias Komor Chinese Art, New York.
Christie’s New York, 19th September 2007, lot
257.

$ 6,000-8,000

Mathias Komor Chinese Art 257
2007 9 19

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A CARVED ‘DING’ ‘FLORAL’ DISH
NORTHERN SONG DYNASTY

with shallow, rounded sides rising to a metal-
bound rim from a broad circular center incised
freely with a oral sprig enclosed within a
circular incision, dressed with a warm ivory glaze
continuing over the countersunk beveled foot
Diameter 4¾ in., 12.1 cm

$ 4,000-6,000

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