Lot 74. A pair of wucai dishes, Wanli mark and period (1573-1620); 12.5 and 12.7cm., 4 7/8 and 5in. Estimate 6,000—8,000 GBP. Lot sold 15,000 GBP. Photo courtesy Sotheby's 2008

each painted to the interior with a medallion enclosing two figures carrying lanterns in a garden, encircled by a band of scrolling lotus in the well, the reverse painted with similar lanterns.  

PROVENANCE: Commander F Warrington-Strong, DSC.

EXHIBITED: City Art Gallery, 1965-1998

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. 05 Nov 08. London