A Chinese famille-rose 'deer' plate, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
circular, the centre enamelled with two deer before a rocky outcrop issuing peonies, three linghzi below and a butterfly in mid air, the border enamelled with three sprays of peony blooms, sienna-glazed rim, 23cm diameter
Estimate: ZAR 3,000 - ZAR 4,000