19th century, includes an underglaze blue dragon medallions alternating with Chinese treasure motifs in famille rose palette, ruyi border around rim, thinly potted with four character Daoguang mark in iron red to underside, and a larger dish with Buddhist treasure motifs alternating with good fortune Chinese characters within four ruyi clouds, border of dish with scrolling floral design in iron red and gilt, exterior sides with scrolling floral sprays, six character Guangxu mark in underglaze blue to underside of dish.

Largest 10 1/4 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

Hairline cracks at rim to smaller dish; kiln grit to foot rim of larger dish and restoration to part of rim; not examined under UV blacklight.