A chinese blue & white scrolling lotus charger, dating from the Kangxi period (1621-1722).This large, decorative table setting has a strong visual effect with its imposing size and with a large blue lotus flower in center surrounded by four more flowers, with elaborate design in blue glaze. Stamped with a four sided diamond shape symbol on the base surrounded by double circle. D:15 1/4" (38.7 cm) Provenance: estate of Duncan MacMillan, Princeton ,NJ co founder of Bloomberg LP. Condition: good condition overall with glaze pin hole to the center of the charger,a firing crack to the edge of foot ring