J.J. Lally & Co., Oriental Art / New York City, New York

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A MOULDED DINGYAO WHITE PORCELAIN DISH

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)

宋    定窰白瓷印花盤    徑 16.2 厘米