Northern Song Dynasty Ding Ware White-Glazed Dish with Incised Double Fish and Waterweed Decoration, Lobed Rim (11th–12th Century)

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Dimensions: Height 4.5 cm (1.8 in, 0.15 ft), Width 18.5 cm (7.3 in, 0.61 ft), Northern Song Dynasty period (11th–12th Century)Condition and Provenance: Overall well preserved with a warm glaze surface, natural soil staining, surface aging, and minor wear consistent with centuries of use and circulation. From a private collection in New York, USADescription: This dish represents a classic form of Ding ware from the Song dynasty, featuring a delicate lobed chrysanthemum-shaped rim, shallow body, and neatly formed foot. The undulating floral edge creates an elegant silhouette, while the glaze along the rim shows natural traces of age and earth staining developed over time. The entire surface is covered with a soft ivory-white glaze, displaying the refined and luminous quality characteristic of Ding white porcelain. The interior is decorated with an incised double-fish and aquatic plant design, with fine comb-like carving strokes creating flowing water patterns. Two lively fish swim among the waves, with clearly defined bodies, fins, and scales enhanced by graceful scrolling motifs. The carving is carefully balanced, creating a vivid scene symbolizing abundance and prosperity. The underside is glazed white and features a neatly formed circular foot, with natural wear and traces of soil deposits around the edge consistent with age. Incised decoration was one of the most important artistic techniques of Ding ware during the Song and Jin periods, and this elegant double-fish lobed dish reflects the refined craftsmanship and timeless beauty of Song dynasty white porcelain.

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