Description: A RARE CHINESE BLUE AND WHITE 'KOSOMETSUKE' FOLIATE DISH MING DYNASTY (1368-1644), EARLY 17TH CENTURY
The diamond shaped porcelain dish with steep fluted sides, decorated in blue and white with scrolling Indian lotus to the interiod, and alternating white and blue lines to the cavetto, with a six character 'Chenghua' mark to the base, the rim dressed in an iron brown enamel. Made for the Japanese market. Together with an old Japanese box.
4.5cm high, 17.5cm wide
Condition Report: Condition:
No visible faults or damage. The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice. Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.