A large Chinese blue and white dish. Late Ming Dynasty, 16th-17th century. Photo: Christie's Images Ltd., 2011

With deep rounded sides, painted in a dark blue tone to the central medallion with a winged dragon amongst waves and swimming carp, the border with blossoming flowers and scrolling foliage, Chenghua underglaze blue six-character mark within a double circle to the base; 13¼ in. (33.1 cm.) diam. Estimate £3,000 - £5,000

Christie's Interiors, 2 August 2011, London, South Kensington www.christies.com