Lot 845. A large Longquan celadon 'lotus' dish, Ming dynasty, 15th century, 14½ in. (36.7 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 6,000 - USD 8,000. Price realised USD 35,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2014

With shallow rounded sides rising to an everted rim, the center is carved with a central lotus spray surrounded by a frieze of fine lotus scroll in the well and a narrow band of classic lotus scroll at the rim. The exterior is carved with further lotus meander. 

Provenance: Alfred E. Guntermann (1943-2013) Collection.

Christie’s. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 18 – 19 September 2014, New York, Rockefeller Plaza