Pair of Northern Song Dynasty Ding Ware White Porcelain Flower-Shaped Rim Dishes (10th–12th Century)

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Dimensions: 10th–12th Century, Height 2.8 cm (1.1 in.), Diameter 15.5 cm (6.1 in.)Condition & Provenance: Good overall condition with well-preserved form, smooth glaze surface, and natural kiln characteristics consistent with age. Provenance: Private Collection, California, USA.Description: This elegant pair of Ding ware white porcelain dishes was created during the Northern Song Dynasty at one of China’s most celebrated ceramic centers. The refined white porcelain body and soft ivory-toned glaze reflect the exceptional craftsmanship and sophisticated aesthetic standards of Song period ceramics. The delicately scalloped flower-shaped rim creates a graceful silhouette, highlighting the Song preference for balanced proportions, natural forms, and understated elegance. Ding ware was highly regarded among the finest Chinese ceramics of the period and was especially admired by collectors and scholars for its refined surfaces and precise craftsmanship. A well-preserved matched pair such as this example is particularly desirable for collectors of early Chinese porcelain.

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