A pair of Chinese blue & white plates, dating from the 18th century. These fine plates each feature five crisp blue flowers within a double blue ring on the bottom of each. Another double blue ring just below the rim. Crisp six character blue mark within blue circle on the recessed base.D. 6 1/2" (16.5 cm)Provenance: collection of Charles R. Nesbitt (1921-2007) ,acquired prior 1990s, and thence by descentCondition: both in good condition overall with minor surface wear and scratch