#6156 • Song Dynasty White Glazed Ding Ware Conical Bowl

Part of Royal Artifacts of Vietnam & Fine Jewelry (timed auction by GWS Auctions)

Starting at $1.00

Status: Sold

Est. $25,000-$30,000 Song Dynasty White Glazed Ding Ware Conical Bowl W/Engraved Lotus Motif - This Song Dynasty bowl is of typical conical form and is decorated with a thick creamy white glaze. The bowl is engraved with an ornate lotus flower motif and an unglazed rim. This bowl was produced at the Ding kiln, one of the five most famous kilns of the period. The porcelain fired in Ding kiln was of top-grade, and had a deep effect on other porcelain fired in the Song Dynasty. The range and output of the Ding wares was large, producing ceramics of high quality for the wealthy merchant class and the scholar-literati class, as well as tributary ceramics of the highest quality for the imperial court. This piece is truly stunning, and belongs in a museum or with an astute collector. Measurements (approximate): 3"H x 8" diameter.