Lot 9350. Two celadon glazed dishes with carved lotus decoration, Qing dynasty (1644–1912). Estimate US$ 1,000 - 1,500 (€900 - 1,400). Photo Bonhams.
The larger thickly molded with a foliate rim surrounding a shallow well carved with squared dragon scrolls encircling an open lotus flower, all beneath a glaze that continues on the exterior walls, the foot pad and recessed base covered with iron brown wash; the smaller dish carved as an open lotus flower with conforming lobed rim, the glaze covering all surfaces except the iron-washed foot pad, the recessed base bearing a four-character Chenghua markin underglaze blue standard script. 8 5/8 and 6 7/8in (22 and 17.5cm) diameters
Bonhams. ASIAN DECORATIVE ARTS, 2016-06-29 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO