Chinese Blue and White Glazed Porcelain Dish, Chenghua Six-Character Mark and of the Period (?). Photo Doyle New York

The interior central design of Qilin leaping above breaking waves and amid clouds, exterior sides with Qilin, horse and lion above breaking waves and amid clouds. Diameter 8 1/2 inches. Two hairline cracks extending vertically on interior and exterior of rim, approximately 1 1/2 inch on each side, small glaze crack, approximately 1/4 inch on exterior of rim, minor scattered iron spots, burst bubble and pinholes to be expected, glaze gaps primarily around foot rim. Interior base with expected surface wear. Estimate $1,000-1,500

Doyle New York. Asian Works of Art. Monday, September 12, 2011 at 10am www.doylenewyork.com