A group of three blue and white platesLate Ming dynasty
The first potted with a foliate rim, the central well painted with birds and flowers encircled by radiating panels of flowers and bamboo; the second potted with sloping sides rising into an everted rim, the central medallion enclosing a dragon in flight, the cavetto painted with a landscape scene and the exterior decorated with floral patterns; the third with a bird and flower reserve on the interior.
12in (30.5cm)diameter (3).