Chinese Ming Dynasty Longqing porcelain brush washer. A flat and circular with semi-octagonal flori-form petal rim, shallow raised upon a concaved foot base. The Exterior decorated in hand painting of yellow lotus blooms, scrolling tendril and vines motif against the underglazed blue ground. The composition is sophisticated and the colors are a feast for the eye, clear, subtle, and distinct.
The under-base bears a reign mark, a vertical six underglazed blue script characters reign mark, enclosed by double fine rings, Made in The Years of Longqing Reign Period of Great Ming Dynasty. Measurements: Height: 1 3/8" Diameter: 4 3/4"