Rare Chinese Ming Dynasty Turquoise Ceramic Plate, probably for the Arab Market, with foliate edge and crackle to the glaze, the underside ribbed in turquoise to meet foliate edge with a white glazed base in imitation of Longquan Celadon Porcelain over the buff colored body. diameter 19 1/4 inches ( 49 cm ).

Age related wear to foliate edge with glaze gaps from original kiln firing, a glaze spot to bowl center probably from the original kiln firing, 1 small chip to foliate edge and 1 small chip to foot rim. NOTE: Any condition statement is given as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Eddie's Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging.