A DOUCAI 'MELONS' STEM DISH
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A DOUCAI 'MELONS' STEM DISH

DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)

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A DOUCAI 'MELONS' STEM DISH
DAOGUANG SIX-CHARACTER SEAL MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE AND OF THE PERIOD (1821-1850)
The dish is decorated to the exterior with melons growing from leafy vines, separated by the characters ji xiang ru yi, above a band of ruyi heads and waves to the base of the tall foot. The interior is decorated with three bats surrounding a stylised shou roundel, encircled by a ruyi head border.
6 ¼ in. (15.8 cm.) diam.
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