A Longquan celadon Floral dish, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate £1,000 – £1,500 ($1,597 – $2,396). Price Realized  £3,000 ($4,794). Photo Christie’s Image Ltd 2014

The dish is supported on a short foot and the interior is moulded with ribs surrounding a central moulded flower spray. The glaze is of a pale celadon tone. 13 in. (33.2 cm.) diam.

Christie’s. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES PART I, 4 November 2014, London, South Kensington