A CLOISONNE ENAMEL 'GRAPE' DISH MING DYNASTY, 16TH CENTURY |

raised on three triangular stepped feet, the sides flaring to an everted rim, the center enameled with four clusters of grapes and palmette leaves, the tips turning red or yellow, all against a white scrollwork ground, the cavetto with alternating red, yellow and white flowers on a vine reserved on a turquoise blue ground, the underside undecorated

Ben Janssens Oriental Art, London, 2013.

The dish is in overall good condition with areas of infill, and minor dents and general surface wear.
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