A fine Song Dingyao bowl of conical form raised on a small shallow foot, the interior with molded decoration of a lotus pond with numerous lotus plants in flower and a single swimming fish covered in a creamy ivory colored glaze with a fine craquelure and typical tear markings on the exterior. Both the foot rim and rim of the bowl are unglazed.
Northern 宋代 Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
Height:  3 1/4" (8.3cm)  Diameter:  8 1/8" (20.7cm)
Provenance: Bluett & Sons, London No. 921; Sydney L. Moss Ltd., London No. 21378; R.F.A. Riesco Collection No. 163-S; Vermeer & Griggs Collection No. 733
Condition: Excellent, several spots of glaze pulls on the interior, firing nick on rim.
Please refer to item #EW-408 when inquiring.