kangxi blue and white porcelain plate

Chinese early 18th century blue and white porcelain plate made at the kilns at Jingdezhen for export to Europe. Ding mark to the back inside a double circle.

Excellent painting and pattern with a vibrant cobalt blue colour.

The painting to the centre shows an aquatic scene with water, rockwork large Chrysanthemums and a bird perched on the rocks looking very grumpy. The side of the plate has the pattern repeated with flowers and rockwork.

The underside is painted with flower sprays and a large ding inside a double circle - a ding being an incense burner associated with the scholar.

Very good plate