Offering: 1 exceptional and rare Blue and white porcelain dish with a qilin gazing at the moon Description: This piece is likely a small blue and white porcelain dish from the Ming Dynasty's blank period. The interior is decorated with a qilin gazing at the moon, while the exterior is adorned with simple chrysanthemum scrolls. The entire piece is covered in a pale blue-white glaze, with natural, fine crackles throughout; the cracks are infiltrated with old yellow stains. The glaze is warm and lustrous, without any glaring new shine. This piece dates back to the Ming Dynasty, approximately 1436-1464, and was made by Chinese hands. Its materials and exposed clay areas help determine its material and production date. Condition: Fair condition, with signs of use and cracks, no debris, no signs of repair, produces a clear, ringing sound when tapped, and has been examined with strong UV light. (Please refer to the photos if the text is not clear enough.) Specifications: Diameter (cm): 9.40 Bottom Diameter (cm): 5.00 Height (cm): 2.00 Weight (g): 61.00 Shipping: We will arrange for a professional courier company to handle the shipment, ensuring safe and reliable packaging, with a tracking system and shipping insurance. (Packaging box and base not sold separately) Note: Slight color differences may occur between the photos and the actual item. Thank you for your understanding. Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.