A Rare Large White Jade Dish. 18th Century. photo Christie's Ltd 2011

With shallow rounded sides flaring to the slightly everted rim, raised on a neatly cut ring foot, the semi-translucent stone of even, pale greenish-white color with some whitish inclusions. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm.) diam., wood stand - Estimate $70,000 - $90,000. Price Realized $158,500

Provenance: George Dunton Widener (d. 1912) Collection, and thence by descent to the present owner, Philadelphia.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art Part I & II,  15 - 16 September 2011. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. www.christies.com