T11 A “Peaches and ruyis” dish, Ming Dynasty

Description

Description:   Chinese porcelain dish decorated with a border of ruyis and three branches, each with two peaches, in a nice underglaze blue tone. The fine quality of the decoration contrasting with the sand grits at the back. Probably a ko-sometsuke ware, meant to be exported for the Japanese tea ceremony.

Dating:  16^th century, Wanli, Ming dynasty.

Size:  21.4 cm diameter

Provenance:  Antiquarian market

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Notes: Frequently found in Chinese art, the peach, Prunus Persica, is symbol of longevity, attribute of Shulao, God of Longevity.