Lot 178. Two blue and white dishes, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1573-1620). The largest: 27.7cm., 10 7/8 in. Estimate 1,500 — 2,000 GBP. Lot sold 2,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's 2014.

one lobed and painted to the interior with a bird perched on rockwork, encirlced by peaches in the well, the other of chrysanthemum shape painted to the interior with antiques encircled by two rows of thin petals; together with a blue and white dish, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period.