Ming dynasty, Longquan large celadon dish. Early 15th century.

of fluted form with foliate barbed everted rim and raised lip covered overall with an even sea-green glaze pooling slightly in the flutes, the base with a ring burnt orange in the firing. 18 15/16 inches, 48.1cm diameter. Price on request

Provenance: Formerly in a Japanese private collection.

Notes: A similar plain dish of identical size, from the collection of Edward T. Chow, was sold by Sotheby’s, London, in their auction of The Edward T. Chow Collection, Part Two, Early Chinese Ceramics and Ancient Bronzes, 16th December 1980, lot.328 and subsequently sold again by Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, in their auction of The T.Y. Chao Private and Family Trust Collections of Important Chinese Ceramics and Jade Carvings: Part I, 18th November 1986, lot.27. Another similar dish of this size is illustrated by Regina Krahl and John Ayers in Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul, Volume I, no.245.

The famous Longquan kiln, yao, is located in Longquan, Zhejiang province. It started in the Northern Song Dynasty, mainly under the influence of the Yue kiln. Its success story was remarkably long and continued through the Yuan dynasty and into the early Ming dynasty, when the thicker glazes and more stoutly potted pieces were produced. The wares declined in quality after the middle Ming period.

Marchant Antiques. 120 Kensington Church Street London W8 4BH, United Kingdom - Tel: 44 0207-229-5319 - Fax: 44 0207-792-8979 www.marchantiques.com