Two underglaze painted earthenware dishes, Bukhara, Central Asia, circa 1800-1900, each glazed in cobalt-blue, green and manganese over white ground, one decorated with a stylised cat fish and sword motif, the other with radiating panels divided by cross-hatched bands, 38cm and 37cm diameter (2) Provenance: From a private collection, recently removed from Knightsbridge, London and by family descent; purchased by the late owner at Sotheby's, 22nd April, 1999, lot 79. Condition Report: The dish with the cat fish has several rim chips restored in a few areas but it is difficult to be more precise and otherwise three stilt marks from the kiln to the centre and an even crazing to the glaze throughout The other dish rim chips restored in a few areas and otherwise three stilt marks from the kiln to the centre and an even crazing to the glaze throughout Both with firing faults Condition Report Disclaimer