WANLI INCISED AND GILT SIX-CHARACTER MARKS AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)

Of circular form, the cover intricately decorated with a four-clawed dragon protruding out of turbulent waves amidst auspicious stylised clouds, the sides with leafy greens and florets inlaid with the mother of pearl, all aganist a reddish dark brown ground extending to the interior and gilt with a reign mark on the base.

D 6.8 cm