A ‘Longquan’ celadon deep dish with incised floral decoration (Ming dynasty, 1368-1644)

Thickly potted with a straight rim, the sides incised with scrolling lotus blooms, the centre stamped with a twin chrysanthemum spray. Covered overall in a deep and rich sea-green glaze, including the foot rim.

Description

Dimensions: 30.5cm diameter

Provenance:
An old English collection

Thickly potted with a straight rim, the sides incised with scrolling lotus blooms, the centre stamped with a twin chrysanthemum spray. Covered overall in a deep and rich sea-green glaze, including the foot rim. The recessed base revealing a dark orange firing ring.

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