Lot 69. A Longquan celadon  'Lotus spray' charger, Ming dynasty, 15th century; 14 ¼ in. (36.2 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 8,000 - GBP 12,000 (USD 10,992 - USD 16,488). Unsold. © Christie’s Images Limited 2018

The dish is carved to the centre with two stylised lotus blooms below a band of lotus flowers on scrolling foliage. The flattened rim is further decorated with a leafy scroll. It is covered all over with a rich olive-green glaze of even tone with the exception of an unglazed circle to the base burnt orange in the firing. 

Provenance: Private European Collection, acquired prior to 2000.

Note: Christie's Hong Kong sold a slightly larger Longquan 'lotus spray' charger (41.2cm diam.) on 30 November 2011, lot 3013.