Two Chinese blue and white 'dragon' dishes

Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Comprising a dish decorated to the centre with two dragons contesting the flaming pearl, the stepped rim reserved with waves and flower-heads on a washed-blue ground, with Buddhist lion mark to the base; and a dish potted with deep sides and decorated with two dragons contesting the pearl of wisdom, their scales finely detailed and wearing fierce expressions.
Diam. 15.7 cm
Provenance:
- R&G McPherson Antiques, London (with label) (the first dish)
- Private collection, the Netherlands
(2x)