Un grand plat en porcelaine de Chine bleu et blanc dit 'de Swatow' à décor de dragons pour le marché islamique, Ming

Dia.: 38 cm

The decoration shows dragons chasing the flaming pearl, a recurrent motif in Chinese art, with the pearl representing the attainment of wisdom, power or immortality.

Condition: (UV-checked)

- With baking flaws and crazing of the glaze throughout with some discoloration.

- The rim between 1 and 2 o'clock an area of ca. 8 x 4 cm restored, with related overpainting.