A BLUE AND WHITE LOTUS DISH WANLI MARK AND PERIOD

modelled in the form of a lotus flower supported on a low straight foot, with two rows of petals radiating from a central medallion inscribed with conjoined Tibetan/Sanskrit ligatures encircled by two rows of linked ruyi heads, the inner row of petals with trefoil motifs and the outer with stylised swirls, the exterior with the top row of petals enclosing Tibetan/Sanskrit characters alternating with leafy floral sprigs above the lower row with projecting petal tips, above the foot outlined overlapping petal tips, the base inscribed with a six-character Wanli mark within a double circle

Christie's London, 11th May 2010, lot 203.

The dish is in good overall condition with the exception of a small rim chip (0.5 x 0.5cm)and associated flaking to the tip of a lotus lappet, small chips to the tips of most of the lotus lappets, the largest approximately 3mm wide, one small burst air bubble to the central medallion, and light glaze scratches.
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