A Chinese famille-rose plate, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795
circular, the centre enamelled with 'The Three Friends' enclosed by a flowerhead and iron-red diaper border, the rim enamelled with four sprays of flowerheads divided by iron-red diaper bands, sienna-glazed rim, star crack, 22,5cm diameter
Estimate: ZAR 1,500 - ZAR 2,000