Lot 509. A small Longquan celadon dish Ming dynasty (1368-1644); 8 5/8 in. (22 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 800 - GBP 1,200. Price realised GBP 1,062. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The dish is decorated with a central moulded floral spray surrounded by deep ribs to the cavetto. It is covered overall in an olive-green glaze which thins and thickens at the decorative designs, wood stand.

Provenance: With Bluett & Sons, London, formerly in the Richard de la Mare (1901-1986) collection.
Property from the collection of the late Michael Sherrard C.B.E, Q.C. (1928-2012).

Christie's. Chinese Ceramics, Works of Art and Textiles, London, South Kensington, 15 May 2015