A CINNABAR LACQUER MALLOW-FORM DISH

SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)

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A CINNABAR LACQUER MALLOW-FORM DISH
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The elegant dish rises from a recessed base to shallow rounded sides with pointed foliated rim, and the cavetto is with defined ridges imitating mallow petals. The interior and sides are covered with a crimson-red lacquer, and base is lacquered brownish-black.
6 3/4 in. (17 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box

Provenance

Sold at Sotheby’s Hong Kong, Arcadian Beauty- Exceptional Works from the Song Dynasty, 2 October 2018, lot 3101

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Lot Essay

The current dish is a beautiful example of the delicate plain lacquer wares of the Song dynasty. Its organic form pairs with the striking deep red colour perfectly showcase the refined and elegant aesthetic of Song. Compare to a black-lacquered example in similar size and shape with everted and beaded rim sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 28 May 2014, lot 3204.

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