A pair of blue and white porcelain export plates, China, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662–1722)

in porcelain painted underglaze blue with a central design of entwined peony scrolls, the border decorated with ruyi-head and stylized floral motifs. Made for export, showing the vivid cobalt tone and refined workmanship typical of the Kangxi period.

清康熙 青花如意缠枝牡丹纹外销瓷盘一对

Diam cm 20