An underglaze blue and copper red-decorated porcelain dish with leaping carp decoration. 18th Century

Painted across the floor of the well with a carp leaping from waves toward the sun, around the cavetto with carp and sea creatures, the exterior walls with carp and flower heads against a watery ground and the foot molded as a double ring (cracks, repairs). 13 5/8in (34.5cm) diameter - Sold for $3,300 (Copyright © 2002-2008 Bonhams 1793 Ltd., Images and Text All Rights Reserved)

Bonhams. Fine Asian Works of Art, 23 Jun 2008. 220 San Bruno Avenue, San Francisco - www.bonhams.com