Lot 153. A large Longquan celadon-glazed 'lotus' dish, Early 15th century; 39.5cm (15 1/2in) diam. Estimate £3,000 - 5,000 (€4,100 - 6,900). Sold for £ 3,750 (€ 4,206). Photo: Bonhams.

The heavily potted dish on a short wide foot, incised in the well with a single lotus flower surrounded by verdant leaves, covered in an olive-green glaze.  

Provenance: a European private collection and thence by descent

Note: Compare with a related dish in the British Museum illustrated by J.Harrison-Hall in Ming Ceramics in the British Museum, London, 2001, p.491, no.16:74.