This heavily potted dish has a stacking ring encircling a key fret broder. It is decorated with a leafy floral design at the centre in underglaze blue, which varies from light to dark blue.Qing (1644-1911) wares were often made in the style of Ming (1368-1644) wares. Wares such this example, illustrate the turbulent period of the transition from Ming to Qing rule at the end of the 17th century. This period was marked by the collapse of the imperial kilns, growing domestic interest in literary subjects and the customisation of private kilns for new markets. During the second half of the nineteenth century the deterioration of quality of Ming porcelain quickened and recovery was only made during the twentieth century.
