A blue and white ‘floral’ dish. Qing dynasty, 18th century - Sothebys

sturdily potted with rounded sides rising from a tapered foot to a lipped rim, the central medallion enclosing a meandering composite floral scroll repeated at the well, all divided by a band of swirls, the rim encircled by a keyfret band, similarly decorated to the exterior with a composite floral scroll between bands of swirls; 35.3cm., 13 7/8 in. Estimation: 7,000 - 9,000 GBP

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 15 mai 2013 www.sothebys.com