A group of three Longquan celadon dishes, Ming Dynasty

Each molded with a raised edge to the rim flange and a band of recessed ribs filling the curving interior wall: the floor of one incised with a lotus roundel beneath an olive-green glaze (restored rim), another of blue-green hue showing an impressed peony branch (broken and extensively restored), the decoration on the third unclear beneath the olive glaze (crack, wear). 13 1/4in (32.5cm) average diameter - Estimate: $400 - 600

Bonhams. SoMa Estate Auction, 25 Jan 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.,Images and Text All Rights Reserved