California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1292 
A DING WARE CIRCULAR BOX WITH COVER    北宋 定窯刻花蓋盒


  • Dimension: Height: 3 in (7.6 cm) Diameter: 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3800

The slightly domed cover is finely carved with a roundel enclosing a spray of blossoming lotus, further surrounded by panels of incised floral sprays. The box and cover are covered with a lustrous glaze of pale ivory tone with the exception of the foot, revealing the refined white body. Northern Song Dynasty period.