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Very large  DISH .       51 cm.

Blue / white  " kraakporcelain " .  The interior boldly painted in deep cobalt-blue with a shaped panel encircling  a natural scene with a  kylin , amongst dynamic rockwork and various blooming flowers . On the large border shaped panels enclosing auspicious objects, geometric patterns and fruit .

Period :         WANLI  MING  :     1576 - 1626  .

Refer.:    " Kraak Porcelain " ,  M.  Rinaldi ,  pl.  90 .

The  KYLIN is a fictional animal in ancient  chinese fairy tale , which represents  luck & happiness .  It's appearance is that of a dragon and a lion.