a very good quality Kraak porcelain dish Ming dynasty 1580-1610 Wanli period 

foliated rim the rounded cavetto decorated with equidistant moulded panels of pomegranate, symbol of fertility and prosperity 

the centre medallion decorated with two horses symbolising perseverance, energy and freedom, fences, rocks and plants 

2026 YEAR OF THE HORSE 

all very well shaded and great details 

the reverse decorated with ribbons, ruji and jewels 

a similar dish is in the Princessehof Museum and one is described in Marina Rinaldi book Kraak Porcelain page 81

 as Border III

20 cm diameter, base 13 cm diameter, 4 cm high 

246  gr apporx