A Chinese Famille Verte Large Dish, Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

the interior well decorated with a large central medallion enclosing a basket containing a bouquet of flowers, the base with an artemesia leaf. Together with a famille-verte dish painted with five cartouches featuring lakeside scenes, the central cartouche with a calligraphic poem, Kangxi period. Fritting and chips to the rim. 2 pieces. 37.5 cm - Estimate 6,000—8,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com