Plate with coin motifs

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 9626
Type: vessel; pottery
Date of production:
15th century
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: stoneware
Techniques: engraved; glazed
Dimensions: height: 7.7 cm
diameter: 47 cm
This is a large-size round plate with a straight, cca. 1 cm wide mouth rim. The central part is covered with a reticulated pattern of Chinese good luck coin motifs; the surface under the rim is decorated with lotus flowers and leaves. The outer surface is undecorated.