Lot 1987. A fine Ming blue and white floral dish, Wanli six-character mark within double-circles and of the period (1573-1619); 9 1/2 (24.2 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 180,000 - HKD 250,000. Price realised HKD 225,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2010

Delicately painted in inky shades of cobalt blue with a central roundel depicting four stylised flowerheads and serrated leaves borne on undulating vine within double-circles, the reverse similarly decorated with a wide band of flower scroll, box.