Ming dynasty (1573-1644), a swatow porcelain large dish hand painted in underglaze blue with two dragons encircling a flaming pearl to the center well surrounded by a border of prancing horses and further border with roundels alternating with Arabic inscriptions and dancing men.

4 in., 15 in. diameter

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

Varied small crackle throughout dish; multiple hairline cracks to rim; professional repair and restoration to small area at rim; underside with kiln grit.