Lot 161. A blue and white Lotus dish, Wanli mark and period (1573-1619); 19.7cm., 7 3/4 in. Estimate 15,000-25,000 GBP. Lot Sold: 21,250 GBP. Photo Sotheby's

modelled in the form of a lotus flower supported on a low straight foot, with two rows of petals radiating from a central medallion inscribed with conjoined Tibetan/Sanskrit ligatures encircled by two rows of linked ruyi heads, the inner row of petals with trefoil motifs and the outer with stylised swirls, the exterior with the top row of petals enclosing Tibetan/Sanskrit characters alternating with leafy floral sprigs above the lower row with projecting petal tips, above the foot outlined overlapping petal tips, the base inscribed with a six-character Wanli mark within a double circle.

Provenance: Christie's London, 11th May 2010, lot 203.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art. London | 09 Nov 2011