Lot 1788. A rare large red tixi lacquer circular dish, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 10¼ in. (26 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 150,000 - HKD 200,000. Price realised HKD 187,500. © Christie's Image Ltd 2007 

Carved through layer of red and black lacquer with concentric bands of ruyi radiating from a central floral medallion, the exterior with a further row of ruyi above the foot, the base with lacquered black, Japanese wood box.

Provenance: Maeda Daimyo Family, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan