A NEAR PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'ROMANCE OF THE WESTERN CHAMBER' PORCELAIN DISHES CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD It rests on a short unglazed ring foot and has an ogee-shaped body. The central part is slightly recessed. It is finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a décor of lovers, a man and a woman, in a pavilion, scenes possibly taken from the 'Romance of the Western Chamber' (Xīxiāngjì - 西廂記). One has its wing covered all over with a swastika pattern against which are reserved medallions with peaches, whilst the other one has six of the Eight Treasures of Buddhism. One bears an apocryphal underglaze cobalt blue mark of Emperor Jiajing, a six-character one in kaishu script within a double circle, whilst the other one bears an apocryphal underglaze cobalt blue mark of Emperor Changhua, also a six-character one in kaishu script within a double circle. D (the biggest): 26,3 cm 近一对“西厢记”青花瓷盘 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.