18th century The shallow flared sides comprising seven lotus petals, apocryphal Xuande six-character mark. 17.2cm (7in) diam.
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The form of the present dish draws inspiration from earlier Song to Ming Dynasty ceramic and lacquer wares. A related bronze 'chrysanthemum' saucer-dish, with apocryphal Xuande six-character mark, attributed to the 18th century, is exhibited in the British Museum, no. OA 1985.5-10.1.