A set of six blue and white moulded plates, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £2,000 – £5,000($3,068 - $7,670). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

Each is decorated to the central roundel with a phoenix amongst flowers. The rims are moulded with sweeping decorative panels enclosing a monkey seated in a tree alternated with floral panels. 10 ½ in. (26.7 cm.) diam.

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