Lot 452. A pair of large white-glazed dishes, Qianlong seal marks and period (1736-1795). Diameter 12 3/4 in., 32.5 cm. Estimate 20,000 — 30,000 USD. Lot sold 20,000 USD. Photo Sotheby's

each with gently rounded sides flaring at the rim, all supported on a straight foot, covered overall with a lustrous pale greenish-white glaze, the base unglazed, incised seal mark (2). 

Provenance: Hugh M. Moss, Ltd, London, 1970s.

Note: Most examples of this type feature Ming-style incised decoration however an undecorated example similar to the present piece was sold in our Paris rooms, 9th June 2011, lot 79.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art. New York | 18 Mar 2014, 10:30 AM