A celadon-glazed 'Lotus' dish, Qianlong period (1736-1795). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The dish is sturdily potted with curved sides and a foliate rim, supported on a short slightly tapered foot. It is moulded to the interior with overlapping lotus petals, emanating outwards from a central bud. The glaze is of a pale greenish-blue tone, thinning to white at the rim. 10 in. (25.4 cm.) diam. Estimate £6,000 – £8,000 ($10,128 - $13,504)

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 13 May 2014, London, King Street - http://www.christies.com/