A pair of blue and white dragon-decorated dishes, Daoguang six-character marks and of the period. Estimate US$ 3,000 - 5,000 (€2,700 - 4,400). Photo: Bonhams.

Each molded with a flared rim to the curving well centered with a roundel of a dragon chasing a flaming pearl and two other dragons in the same pursuit encircling the exterior walls, the mark in seal script centering the shallow recessed base and all surfaces except the foot pad covered with a celadon-tinged glaze. 6 5/8in (16.7cm) diameters

Bonhams. FINE CHINESE WORKS OF ART AND PAINTINGS, 23 Jun 2015 10:00 PDT - SAN FRANCISCO