Kangxi famille verte dishes with cafe au lait ground

Five Chinese Cafe Au lait backed famille verte dishes, Kangxi period (1661-1722), the moulded dodecahedronal dishes with wucai enamel decoration of scrolling flowers to the interior, the exterior with enamel flowers against a cafe au lait ground. Lingzhi marks to bases, 2.25 cm high, 13.5 cm 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.