A rare pair of celadon glazed dishes, Jingweitang mark, Qianlong. Photo Bonhams

Each superbly molded as a mallow flower, the five petals fashioned into separate compartments radiating from the circular flower head and covered with a pale celadon glaze, the recessed base sealed jingweitang zhi in underglaze blue. 5 1/2in (14cm) diameters. Estimate US$ 20,000 - 30,000 (€15,000 - 22,000)

Notes: This particular form and hall mark are both listed in Geng Baochang, Ming Qing ciqi jianding , Beijing, 1993, p. 383 as Qianlong period.

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART, San Francisco, 24 Jun 2014 10:00 - http://www.bonhams.com/