A pair of blue and white 'Frog' dishes, Wanli period (1573-1619). Estimate £1,500 – £2,000($2,301 - $3,068). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Each dish is modelled with a foliate rim, and is freely decorated in mirror image with a frog sitting atop a lotus pad looking upwards at a bird and a flying insect. 5 ½ in. (14 cm.) diam.

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES, 12 May 2015, London, South Kensington