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