Lot 239. A Zhangzhou blue and white charger, Late Ming Dynasty. Estimate £500 - 800 (€640 - 1,000). Photo: Bonhams.

The sturdily-potted charger painted with a central medallion enclosing a pair of writhing dragons in pursuit of a flaming pearl, framed by five mythical beasts, the well painted with roundels alternately enclosing Arabic inscriptions and dancing figures, interspersed by ribboned pendants. 38.2cm (15in) diam.

Bonhams. AUCTION 23541: ASIAN ART, 10:30 BST - LONDON, KNIGHTSBRIDGE