A PAIR OF BLUE AND WHITE 'BATS AND SHOU' DISHES, China, Qianlong six-character seal marks in underglaze-blue and of the period, each painted to the interior with a central shou roundel, surrounded by five bats each grasping a wan symbol, bordered by a band of pendent ruyi heads below the rim, the exterior with leafy lotus sprays divided by bats suspending chimes - This pair of dishes combine the auspicious 'wufu' (five bats) theme with the 'shou' character to express the wish 'may you be granted with the five blessings and longevity' - Property from a private collection of Asian art - Good condition