A large Famille rose dish, 18th century, the porcelain 15th century. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2014

The dish has deep rounded sides and is supported by a short tapering foot. The interior is decorated with three female immortals in a garden setting beside a deer pulling a small cart with auspicious fruit, all below a further immortal seated on the back of a phoenix in flight. The cavetto has eight shaped cartouches containing flowers, antiques and figures in exterior scenes. 15 in. (38.2 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 - http://www.christies.com/