A pair of Chinese blue and white dishes, Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

each painted in the center with two maidens surrounded by trees, clouds and rockwork on the flattened rim, the reverse with flowering branches, apocryphal Chengua mark to the base. Together with a shallow blue and white dish painted with seven phoenix medallions and scrolling clouds, apocryphal Xuande mark to the base. Minor small chips and fritting. 3 pieces. 21.6 cm - Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com