A rare pair of large yellow-glazed dishes. Yongzheng six-character marks in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1735)

Each with shallow rounded sides raised on a ring foot, covered inside and out with a glaze of rich lemon-yellow color. 12 11/16 in. (32 cm.) diam. (2) - Est. $40,000 - $60,000.

Provenance: Earl and Irene Morse Collection, New York.

Notes: Yongzheng period dishes of this size appear to be rare, although a yellow-glazed example of the same size incised with dragons contesting a pearl was sold in these rooms, 30 March 2005, lot 436

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art Including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections. 15 September 2009. New York, Rockefeller Plaza. Image 2009 Christie's Ltd www.christies.com