Up for sale is an authentic antique Chinese provincial (minyao) blue and white porcelain dish dating to the late Qing Dynasty. The interior is decorated in underglaze blue featuring a dynamic dragon among swirling clouds, surrounding a central medallion with stylized auspicious symbols. The underside displays characteristic provincial hand-painting and a blue square mark inside the foot ring.

Marks & Diagnostics

Base Mark: Underglaze blue shop/auspicious mark within a square seal border.

Production Details: Features a rough, unglazed foot ring with natural firing grit and central chatter marks on the underside—classic markers of authentic regional folk kiln wares of the period.

Condition Report

Overall: Good antique condition with age-appropriate wear.

Surface/Glaze: Intact glaze with natural glaze pops and firing imperfections from the original production process.

Structural: No chips, cracks, or restorations observed.

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