A Set of Eight Chinese Blue And White Plates, Kangxi period, (1662-1722)

each painted with a central concave 'bullet' medallion enclosing a landscape-decorated fan against a diaper ground, surrounded by 'Precious Antiques' and flowers, the everted rim with a series of flowers and handscrolls, the reverse with two leafy branches. Minor chips. diamter 9 in. Estimate 5,000—7,000 USD

Sotheby's. Important Americana. 23 Jan 09. New York. photo courtesy Sotheby's. www.sothebys.com