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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1550 CE. A wonderful example of a porcelain dish upon an integrated pedestal, embellished with a blue on white decorative program. The pedestal foot concavity is slightly flared and connects to the shallow dish that has vine and sunflower motifs on the exterior. The interior rim boasts a twisting vine motif with rings and a fish with reeds and swirling lines on the tondo. Perhaps this fish is a species of pufferfish, a delicacy enjoyed by many, despite the risks involved in preparing such a fish. An elegant dish that displays tasteful imagery. Size: 5.25" W x 2.75" H (13.3 cm x 7 cm)

Provenance: private Ventura County, California, USA collection, acquired in the 1980s to 1990s

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#132389

Surface pitting and wear commensurate with age. Glaze turning silver in some areas. Intact with fine details.