Five blue and white platesKangxi period, ca. 1700, China, The property of a Dutch nobleman.Provenance: Johannes Bieruma Oosting (1842-1902) and his wife Cornelia Charlotte Brantsma (1848-1894), by descent to their daughter Agatha Victoria Bieruma Oosting (1875-1968). And by descent to the present owner. Each with a pattern of large swaying flowers and a bird, the rims with a slight swirl relief. Marked with a Kangxi 'censer' mark.D 21 cm, Generally in good condition. Most with some degree of rim frits/chipping. No hairlines and no restoration.