A CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'SCHOLARS' DISH.

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period.

The central roundel painted to depict a scholar kneeling before two figures with two further figures observing, enclosed by four floral sprays, of plum blossom, lotus flower, peonies and chrysanthemums, the edge with a continuous border of scholars engaged in various pursuits in a garden, 22cm diameter.

清康熙 青花繪人物故事圖紋折沿碟