, Kangxi period, ca. 1700, China, The central roundel showing ducks and flowering lotus in a pond. The inner border of underglaze blue with four panels containing carp and crayfish. The outer border again with flowering lotus and swimming ducks. Not marked, D 22,8 cm, One plate with three chips on the rim, another plate with a hairline and third plate with crazing of the glaze. No other damage and no restoration. Wear of the gilding.