Superb large kangxi period pond life themed barbed rim blue and white charger.Beautiful item from the kangxi period, c17thc.Richly decorated throughout with vibrant cobalt blue colours.Unusual pond life subject matter, with birds and butterflies set amongst water flowers etc.Of typical form, with an inner ribbed cavetto forming to a barbed rim.Decorated to the underside with branches and flowers, with a double blue ring, inset with mark.Superb scale and proportions to this charger, has... a diameter of 380mm, stands 60mm high.A few typical condition issues, a piece has been broken off and restuck, 2 minor hairlines, and a small rim chip.typical fritting to the rim edges.all issues can be clearly seen on the photos, so please examine closely..this item is sold in damaged condition.A beautiful piece of genuine kangxi porcelain dating to the 17thc.Undoubtedly a considerable four figure sum if in perfect condition, especially with the unusual painted subject matter.A fine and rare item which displays well.Stand not included, but happy to negotiate a price, should the winning bidder like to buy it.From a good private deceased estate collection, other antique Chinese porcelain from the same collection to be listed.All overseas shipping sent via the global shipping program.NO RESERVE AUCTION.