A Molded Ding Ware Bowl with Inscription

SONG DYNASTY (960 – 1279) Ding ware bowl, wide shallow form, on a small foot, molded interior with 3 blossoms beneath a band of floral swags, 4-character inscription, accompanied by a typed provenance note interpreting the characters to say "Ch'ung Ming, the year 1102 AD" and "For Imperial Household Use", probably a tomb piece. This bowl is from the Hashimoto estate. Molded porcelain under a transparent ivory-toned glaze 7.25 in. (18.41 cm.) PRICE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST