A pair of Chinese Kraak blue and white dishes Transitional, mid-17th century Painted to the central reserve with birds amid blossoming peony inside a border depicting panels of auspicious objects and flowers,35.5cm diameter,(2). Provenance: The Property of Captain Michael Hatcher; Christie's, Amsterdam, 14 March 1984 (labels to base). 明末清初 青花繪克拉克瓷盤一對 來源：Captain Michael Hatcher藏品，阿姆斯特丹，1984年3月14日（標籤）。

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