Lot 123. Two blue and white 'Romance of the Western Chamber' narrative dishes, Kangxi period (1662-1722). Estimate £4,000 - £6,000 ($5,752 - $8,628). Price Realized £17,500 ($25,235). Photo Christie's Image Ltd 2016. 

Each dish is decorated with a scene from the story, with an accompanying description. Each with an apocryphal Jiajing mark to the base. 6 ½ in. (16.5 cm.) diam. 

Provenance: Property from the Lever Collection, acquired prior to 2000. 

Christie's. CHINESE CERAMICS, WORKS OF ART AND TEXTILES PART I, 11 May 2016, London, South Kensington