Important South African and International Art, Decorative Arts & Jewellery

Live Auction, 15 October 2018

Decorative Arts

Sold for

ZAR 68 280
Lot 229
  • A Chinese blue and white dish, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century
  • A Chinese blue and white dish, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century


Lot Estimate
ZAR 60 000 - 80 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 68 280

About this Item

A Chinese blue and white dish, late Ming Dynasty, 17th century

circular, the centre painted with a medallion decorated with three phoenixes in flight amongst scrolling blossoms, the rim with alternating Buddhist emblems and flowers between double line borders, the reverse with alternating cranes and cloud motifs, firing faults, 34,5cm diameter



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