DINGYAO CARVED 'LOTUS' WATERPOTA EUROPEAN PRIVATE COLLECTIONH:7.0cm,W:11.6cm,Diam.of mouth:6.1cmThe Ding kilns are known for their elegantly carved white porcelain, and lotus-decorated vessels are anything but uncommon. The majority of Ding wares, however, consists of bowls and dishes; only occasionally do we come across vessels of other forms. The present waterpot, dainty in size with gently rounded body, swiftly carved with petal-form lotus, is highly unusual.