A 15th Century, Ming dynasty, plate sold at James Adams ‘Country House Collections’ sale at Slane Castle yesterday for an incredible €310,000. The pre-sale estimate for the piece, which contained several fine hairline cracks, was €2,000 – €3,000.  More to follow including link to price realisation list or check-out http://www.adams.ie/

A Chinese porcelain dragon dish, Ming Dynasty, painted with a five claw dragon on a ground of lotus scrolls and tendrils, repeated on the exterior, the base with six character mark of Xuande (1426-1435), within a double circle, 25cms diameter