Lot 1341. A large early Ming white-glazed dish, Yongle period (1403-1425); 14 7/8 in. (38 cm.) diam. Estimate HKD 80,000 - HKD 100,000. Price realised HKD 96,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2006.

Sturdily potted with curved flaring sides raised on a wedge-shaped foot, covered with a white glaze with a slight blue tinge, the unglazed base burnt orange in the firing, box.

Christie's. Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Hong Kong, 30 May 2006