Possibly Ming dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1566), shallow dish phoenix, crane, five claw dragon along exterior sides, lotus blossoms with scrolling vine decoration to center of interior, six character Jiajing mark within two circles in underglaze blue to underside, with presentation box.

1 1/4 in., 7 3/4 in. diameter

Private Collection, New London, North Carolina

I. M. Chait

Some kiln debris to the interior decoration; slight nick to rim; rim repair; multiple hairline cracks to the rim visible under blacklight.

$1,000 - 1,500