Dish
Ming dynasty, Wanli period 1573-1620
Medium
porcelain (Kraak ware)
Measurements
9.3 × 44.2 cm diameter
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Bequest of Howard Spensley, 1939
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, south-east China, China
Accession Number
4319-D3
Department
Asian Art
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Physical description
Kraak export ware, with everted rim; central motif of pavillions and trees on rocky islands, rim band of flying phoenix alternating with floral and with scrolling leaves motif; underside with birds in trees, rim band of combination floral / 'good luck' rui symbols motif, foot band of scroll work.