All Qing Dynasty, Kangxi and Guangxu, according to the collector's inventory

Comprising:

A footed shallow dish, well decorated with nine mythical beasts surrounding a central shou character, the exterior with Buddhist emblems, six charted Kangxi mark within a double circle to base

A small dish painted with pine trees, six character Guanxu mark on the base

A further circular dish painted with chrysanthemums and peony, six character Guanxu mark on the base

Dimension: 10.5 - 16 cm diameter / weight 425g

Condition: Some manufacturing faults pinholes and imperfections, a chip on the rim of P669 (0.8cm)

Provenance and Inventory:

-P669: Purchased London 1974 - as one of a pair, noted in the catalogue "one chipped", the other example not found

-P763, P764: Chan gallery, 1977