Chinese Blue‑and‑White Shrimp Motif Folded‑Rim Dish, Mid‑Ming, Circa 1430‑1500 - Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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Porcelain Chinese blue‑and‑white folded‑rim dish from the Ming Dynasty (c. 1430–1500), titled Chinese Blue‑and‑White Shrimp Motif Folded‑Rim Dish, in excellent condition.

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Description from the seller

Chinese folk‑kiln blue‑and‑white porcelain folded‑rim dish, mid‑Ming period circa 1430‑1500 (Blank‑period influence).

Painted in mixed cobalt pigment: majority local Shizi‑qing stone cobalt with minor residual imported Su‑ma‑li‑qing material, creating scattered dark speckles under glaze.
Central interior features a freely hand‑painted shrimp motif enclosed within double circles. The broad folded rim carries scrolling cloud‑scroll border, a decorative tradition inherited from late‑Yuan and early‑Ming. Outer wall decorated with stylised separate lotus‑petal panels.
The foot‑ring exhibits natural iron discoloration and wear from age and usage. Executed in a spontaneous, lively folk‑kiln painting style.

Dimensions

• Diameter: 17.2 cm

• Height: 3.9 cm

Condition Report

Fully intact. Glaze shows natural patina and surface wear from long‑time use. No major chips, no penetrating cracks, no restoration. Please check all photos for full condition.