A rare reserve-decorated blue and white dish, Wanli six-character mark within a double circle and of the period (1573-1619). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014.

The large dish is of shallow form with a slightly flaring rim and supported by a short tapered foot. It is decorated on the interior with a central roundel of peony blooms and foliage, surrounded by a band of fruiting peach branches, the exterior is decorated with a band of lotus. 13 ¾ in. (35 cm.) diam. Estimate £7,000 – £10,000 ($11,753 - $16,790)

Christie's. THE C. PHILIP CARDEIRO COLLECTION OF CHINESE ART, 13 May 2014. London, King Street - www.christies.com