A large Swatow blue and white porcelain dish, 16th Century

Its wide, curving well painted with a band of vegetal and flower reserves around the cavetto and a phoenix standing upon a garden rock centering the floor, the glaze on the foot and recessed base filled with kiln grit (restored). 15 3/4in (40cm) diameter - Estimate: $250 - 400

Bonhams. SoMa Estate Auction, 25 Jan 2009. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco www.bonhams.com Copyright © 2002-2009 Bonhams 1793 Ltd.,Images and Text All Rights Reserved