FORMERLY THE PROPERTY OF OTTO GURGEN: A PROMINENT GERMAN ARGENTINIAN INDUSTRIALIST (BY REPUTE) A PAIR OF SMALL BLUE AND WHITE DISHES OF FOLIATE FORM CHINA, QING DYNASTY, POSSIBLY KANGXI PERIOD It is shaped as a lotus flower with molded gadroons imitating the petal combined with a foliate rim. It is finely painted in underglaze cobalt blue with two characters next to a barrier as well as with reserved lotus petals. The two bases bear identical old handwritten collector labels: ‘1 pair plates Japon’, ‘Harita 1750-1800’ and #74. D (the largest): 11 cm Provenance: - a private collection; - formerly the property of Otto Gürgen, a German prominent industrialist in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the 1930s (by repute). 一对叶緣青花瓷盘 中国，清代 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.