A Dutch Delft blue and white large charger, circa 1680-1700

painted in Chinese 'transitional' style with a central cartouche of three figures in a walled garden, the seated figure burning incense, the rim painted with a three pairs of figures in a similar walled garden,

Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1930, p.22, Old Chinese Porcelain in Recess of Stairs; 'An old Delft blue & white circular dish decorated figures in the Chinese taste 19" diameter'

In overall good appearance. There is a chip to the footrim, and some minor small chips and glaze flaking to the rim.
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