A carved Ding 'Lotus' dish. Song Dynasty, 11th-12th century. The dish has angled sides and is carved on the interior with a single lotus sprig with scrolling leaves, covered with a warm ivory glaze. Provenance: Luen Chai, Hong Kong (labelled). A private collection, Adelaide. Similar example: Christie's Hong Kong. Important Chinese ceramics and works of Art, 30 May 2024, lot 2851, property from an Asian private collection. A carved Ding 'Peony' Lobed-Rim dish. Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127). HK$277,200, diameter 18.2 cm height 3.1 cm