Lot 40. A large blue and white 'kraak porselein' dish, Wanli period (1573-1619); 50cm (19 3/4in) diam. Sold for £20,000 (€25,394). © Bonhams 2001-2016.

The interior boldly painted in deep cobalt-blue with a shaped panel encircling a scene of a white elephant beside a horse in a river, a white rabbit gazing at both from a short distance behind a rock, all amidst dynamic rockwork and various blooming flowers, all framed by shaped panels enclosing various diaper grounds, surrounded by large floral lappets enclosing further geometric patterns, peaches and auspicious objects extending over the cavetto and wide flaring rim, the exterior painted with roundels enclosing floral sprays. 

Provenance: a distinguished Belgian private collection

Bonhams. AUCTION 23237: FINE CHINESE ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, NEW BOND STREET