A rare dated 'Qiang Jin' Lacquer 'dragon' Dish mark and period of Wanli, dated 1595

the interior decorated in characteristic qiang jin technique with incised and gilt outlines, on the interior with a writhing scaly five-clawed dragon in pursuit of a flaming pearl, highlighted with an iridescent shine, flying amidst ruyi-shaped swirling clouds and above turbulent crested waves, surrounded by the bajixiang in the cavetto, the exterior lotus flowers alternating with pomegranate and peach on a meandering leafy stem, all against a rich red ground, the base incised with the mark Da Ming Wanli yiwei nianzhi (corresponding to 1595)