Ming Dynasty -
Jiajing
Wucai Dish with enamel
decoration.
Six-character mark and period -
(1522 -
1566)
19.1 centimeters diameter, 3 centimeters
height
Finely decorated interior. Six underglaze
blue rings encircling alternating
Ruyi / Fungus Molds of iron
red, emerald-green, yellow, and violet overglaze enamel. Delicate ruyi floral
sprigs decorate between the rings.
The center is an underglaze blue hibiscus surrounded by a border of
13 underglaze blue lappet petals. The outside has a delicate
underglaze blue floral scroll connecting five hibiscus flowers. The
rim has gilt decoration (worn) with slight chipping. The foot-biscuit
worn and smooth. |
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