Height: 3 7/8" Diameter: 15 3/4" A FINE LARGE CHINESE CARVED PEONY LONGQUAN CELADON BARBED-RIM CHARGER Prob. HONGWU PERIOD OF MING DYNASTY (1368-1398) Carved in the center with a large peony blossom growing on a stem, the lobed sides with upright floral sprays radiating around cavetto, before a key fret band on the broad, bracket-lobed mouth rim, the conforming exterior with further floral sprays radiating around the low foot ring, covered with a light celadon-green glaze, the underside base with an unglazed circle burnt orange in the firing. Condition In EXCELLENT condition over all. All lots are sold as is and where is. Lauren Galleries provides condition reports upon request to aide in your bidding decision. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Lauren Galleries does not give refunds based on condition. Lauren Galleries does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.