Lot 9. A pair of white-glazed anhua-decorated dishes, underglaze-blue Chenghua six-character marks within double circles, Kangxi period (1662-1722); 8 in. (20.2 cm.) diam. Estimate GBP 3,000 - GBP 4,000. Price realised GBP 3,585. © Christie's Images Ltd 2004

With shallow rounded sides rising from tapering feet to flaring rims, each slip-decorated in the well with alternating archaistic dragons and phoenix, covered overall in an even white glaze stopping neatly above the foot rims.

Provenance: E. T. Hall Collection, nos. 218 and 219.