A SET OF EIGHT CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE TEA BOWLS AND SAUCERS KANGXI PERIOD (1661-1722) Very finely potted, each depicting a Dutch scene of a house and chickens in a garden. Each with a ruyi mark to the base. The tea bowls 7.5cm high, 8cm diameter. The saucers 2.5cm high, 13cm diameter PROVENANCE: A Private Collection of Kangxi porcelain, Regional Victoria. The core of this collection was formed in the 17th Century in Holland by a family involved in the maritime East India trade, and has since been passed down through successive generations up to the current owners. The collection predominantly comprises sets of tea bowls and dishes for the Dutch market, many of which were intended to display as status symbols within a richly furnished house, rather than for daily use, and were a critical element in the spice trade. Condition Report Condition:Tea bowls - one with a small chip to the rim, one with a hairline crack, one with a star crack to the side. Five with no visible faults or damage. Saucers - two with hairline cracks. Six with no visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to book a virtual viewing or request further images during our pre-sale period where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Please note condition reports can be amended during the pre-sale period, so we strongly suggest any interested bidders check the published condition report available on the website before the auction commences. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.