https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/internal/media/dispatcher/29440/fullLarge dish with Buddhist lionsMid-16th centuryOverall: 8.2 x 34.9 cm (3 1/4 x 13 3/4 in.)Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blueThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White PorcelainOrigin: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, ChinaG99.1.51Chinese porcelain large dish from Jiaqing period (1522-1566), of shallow saucer form with flattened everted rim, and inward sloping foot rim. Decorated in underglaze blue, the centre with two Buddhist lions flanking a ribbon tied brocade ball, and surrounded by six circular medallions with flying cranes amid clouds. The rim has a band of peach and prunus alternating with eight precious symbol motifs, and double line bands. The underside has stylized precious symbol motifs, above a band with three groups of birds on branches above a cloud scroll on the foot.Chinese Ceramics at the GardinerChinese Ceramics InteractiveChinese Blue and White PorcelainChinese and Japanese Ceramics[]Asian CeramicsChinese Porcelain1825722095ChineseMing dynasty (1368-1644)Four-character square seal mark in underglaze blue, 'Fu qui jia qi' (Excellent wares for the wealthy nobility)