Chinese, possibly late Ming dynasty, an export blue and white porcelain dish painted to its interior with a peacock on rocks beside a large peony bloom, surrounded by a floral and dragonscale diaper border at the mouth rim. H. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.), Dia. 27.3 (10 3/4 in.) From an Ottawa Consignor; acquired in the 1980sduring their travels and Diplomatic Service. From an Ottawa Consignor; acquired in the 1980s during their travels and Diplomatic Service.

With several cracks to the center.