A blue and white ‘phoenix’ dish, Yongzheng six-character mark in underglaze blue within double circles and of the period (1723-1795). Estimate HK$240,000-350,000 ($32,000-45,000). Unsold. Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2015

The shallow dish is painted on the centre of the interior with a medallion enclosing two phoenix in flight amidst a composite floral scroll, the exterior is similarly painted. 8º in. (20.8 cm.) diam.

Christie's. THE PAVILION SALE - CHINESE CERAMICS & WORKS OF ART, 6 October 2015, 22nd Floor