We use cookies to make your experience better. To comply with the new e-Privacy directive, we need to ask for your consent to set the cookies. Learn more
Ming Blue and White Moulded Small Plate
Reference
Diameter
23 cm (9")
Ming 15th century Blue and White moulded small plate made at Jingdezhen and painted with quick brush work to show a mythical beast - Qilin - to the centre.
The Qilin is surrounded by clouds and flames in turbulent setting.
the sides are lightly moulded with fluting up to a flat rim of a stylised pattern
The underside is decorated with cloud scrolls and swirls
the rim is lightly barbed
The Qilin is surrounded by clouds and flames in turbulent setting.
the sides are lightly moulded with fluting up to a flat rim of a stylised pattern
The underside is decorated with cloud scrolls and swirls
the rim is lightly barbed
Diameter
23 cm (9")
Year
c 1460
Medium
Porcelain
Country
China
Condition
very good
