China, early 18th century D. rim 19.6 cm, D. footring 10 cm, H. 3.6 cm Lobed dish on a footring, with spreading sides, and a lobed rim. Decorated in powder blue, underglaze blue and famille verte enamels. The centre with foaming waves and five shells, a halved sun or moon amidst clouds overhead. The eight panels on the sides show, alternately, some of the 'hundred antiquities in enamels, lotuses reserved on a red ground, flowering plants and butterflies in underglaze blue, and a pine or a pavilion and bamboo in gold on a powder blue ground. On the reverse five underglaze-blue flower sprays, a double circle on the base. This dish showcases the virtuosity of the porcelain producer, who used various decorative techniques in different media for which three kiln firings were needed For reference see pictures. Condition 3 chips, 2 lines and some fritting. Size 19.6x3.6CM DiameterxHeight