Lot 1189. A set of six blue and white 'Lotus' dishes, Tongzhi six-character marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1862-1874); 6¼ in. (16 cm.) diam. Estimate USD 15,000 - USD 20,000. Price realised USD 18,750. © Christie's Images Ltd 2012 

Each dish has shallow rounded sides that rise to a slightly everted rim and is finely painted with a central medallion of lotus meander below a band of demi lotus sprays at the rim. The exterior is painted with a band of lotus scroll.