A very rare Chinese moulded Ding bubble bowl, Song/Jin Dynasty, 11th/12th century, the interior of the bowl is decorated with three carp and lotus flowers. Provenance: F. Y. Fine Art, Hong Kong. An important private collection, Sydney. Exhibited: Sydney, Asian Arts Institute of Australia, 2013. Literature: Asian Arts Institute of Australia, Sydney, 2013, no.8, p.13, 9.5 cm diameter; fitted box