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Shallow Bowl

Song dynasty (960–1279)
Ding ware, with low foot and foliate rim, fitted with metal band. Decoration molded in relief: center, lotus on waves, elaborate design on sides of ducks swimming on combed waves among lotus & other water plants, outer border of key fret. Fine white porcelain. Ivory white glaze, worn in places, soft in texture, with gummy drops outside, and within footrim; mouth rim bare.
3.7 × 18.6 cm (1.5 × 7.3 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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