A Ming-style blue and white 'lotus' dish seal mark and period of Qianlong
Estimate $3,000 – $4,000
the interior painted with a central medallion of lotus sprays within a double line border, and a frieze of ribboned chimes alternating with bats around the cavetto, with further lotus scrolls around the broad everted rim, the underside with sprigs of lingzhi and bamboo, the base inscribed in underglaze blue with a six-character seal mark, box
30.3 cm diameter
Provenance
The Collection of Ferdinand Howald, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Sotheby's, New York, 18 March 2014, lot 468
Condition Report
The dish has been extensively restored.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |