Lot 1348. A pair of blue-glazed mallow-form segmented dishes, Jiaqing seal marks in underglaze blue and of the period (1796-1820); 5 in. (12.8 cm.) wide. Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 5,000. © Christie's Images Ltd 2013.

Each is thickly potted with shallow rounded sides in the form of a five-petaled flower with petal-form compartments radiating from a central, circular compartment, and is covered inside and out with a glaze of rich blue thinning to a paler tone on the edges.

Christie's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 19 - 20 September 2013