20th century, porcelain hand painted in underglaze blue with elegant large lotus blossoms and delicate scrolling tendril leaves, with "Guan yao nei zao" or "Made inside the official kiln," mark to underside.

1 3/4 in., 9 1/4 in. diameter

Collection of David C. Lindeman, Fearrington Village, North Carolina

Good estate condition; a slight nick to rim.