A Chinese Zhangzhou 'Compass' dish, Ming dynasty, painted in red, green and turquoise with 太極 Tienxi Yi (Unity Under Heaven) to the central medallion, the border containing a twenty-four character inscription representing the points of the Chinese compass, and four panels with characters alternating with panels of lotus blooms, 32.7cm diameter 品相報告 Condition Report: Wear to enamels and surface wear throughout, two small old grazes and some small nibbles to the rim. Examined under UV. Please contact the department for additional condition images.