A large Chinese famille rose and blue and white meat dish. Qianlong period (1736-95). Photo: Christie's Images Ltd. 2011

Of oblong form with notched corners, enamelled and gilt to the centre with a lady and a deer underneath a pine tree, the rim painted in blue with a band of decoration with geometric motif and blossoming flowers; 16 in. (40.9 cm.) wide - Estimate £1,000 - £1,500

Christie's Interiors, 23 August 2011. London, South Kensington www.christies.com