A Longquan celadon dish, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Estimate £3,000 – £5,000 ($4,602 - $7,670). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The dish is heavily potted with gently flaring sides rising to an everted, lipped rim. It is covered in a thick glaze of an even sea-green tone. 13 ¼ in. (33.5 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 15 May 2015, London, South Kensington