Chinese Ding Yao Bowl, Song Dynasty (960-1279), the porcelain footed bowl with flared sides, covered with an ivory-white glaze, the interior featuring an incised floral scroll decoration, with an unglazed edge and foot rim, h. 3", dia. 6-3/4". A smaller bowl with similar decoration was sold at Sotheby's, New York, on September 15, 2015, lot 964.

In overall good condition. Exposed rim with evidence (slight greenish discoloration and a few surface hairlines from the edge) that it was once covered with metal. A couple of pinprick-sized nicks to the mouth and foot rims that may have occurred during production. Scattered firing anomalies and crazing throughout consistent with age, material and use. No breaks or evidence of restoration. Collection acquisition number in red on underside.