A BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN PLATE, China, Ming dynasty, Wanli period (1572-1620)

d cm 22

Decorated with an elephant amidst stylised clouds, bearing a cartouche on its back inscribed with the Chinese characters «天下» (Tian Xia, “All Under Heaven”). The border is adorned with floral motifs alternating with decorative reserves; the reverse is decorated with floral motifs.

明万历  青花“天下太平”太平有象盘