A rare Chinese blue and white saucer-dish, late Ming/early Qing Dynasty, 16th or 17th century, well decorated with three mythical animals within a floral scroll, Jiajing six character mark and possibly of the period, 1522-1566. 11.3 cm diameter. Provenance: Sotheby's Melbourne 24/7/1989, lot no. 354. R & V Tregaskis, 14/8/1989