Chinese 17th Ming Dynasty Tianqi/Chongzhen Blue & White Porcelain Plate with a design of a seated Scholar & assistant by a Lake; together with a teacup with 6 character Yongzheng mark inside double rings in underglaze blue. Diameter of plate 5 inches (12.7 cm.). Diameter of bowl 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm.). PROVENANCE: The Collection of a New Jersey Couple.

The plate with slight kiln grit to foot ring, a few specks to surface and small frits and a flake to outside edge; the cup in good condition. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.