Lot 52 , A large Chinese Ming Longquan carved celadon ‘Phoenix and dragon’ dish, 16th century

A large Chinese Ming Longquan carved celadon ‘Phoenix and dragon’ dish, 16th century, the central circular reserve carved with two phoenixes, the deep cavetto with two dragons chasing flaming pearls amid foliage and a ribbon tied ball, the underside incised with foliage to the border, burnt orange-brown disc to the base, diameter 47.7cm, slightly warped
£3,000-5,000

Condition:
Typical minor glaze and firing imperfections including a slight warp to the charger, there is some occasional scratching to the glaze and wear to the base consistent with age and use.

Unsold