Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644 AD. A large green glazed shallow dish with lobed wells, sea encrustations to the base; two old auction lot stickers to the outer face. 1.2kg, 31cm (12"). Property of an American gentleman; previously with Christie's, New York, sale 13955, lot 75 [part]; formerly with Christie's, Amsterdam, 14 March 1984; previously the property of Captain Michael Hatcher, recovered from a shipwreck in the South China Sea. Fine condition.