Square dish – Porselein – Female Musician – China – Transitionele periode

Square Blue and White Porcelain Dish with Female MusicianChina, Transitional to early Kangxi period (circa 1644–1700)A characteristic square blue and white porcelain thickly potted dish.The central panel depicts an elegant female figure seated in a garden landscape, playing a stringed instrument, likely a pipa, symbolising refinement and cultured leisure. Beside her stands a small table bearing scholarly objects such as vases or an incense burner, reinforcing the theme of literati elegance and artistic accomplishment.The broad, flat rim is decorated with a continuous pattern of stylised floral scrolls and curling tendrils, providing a decorative frame that contrasts harmoniously with the figural scene. The painting is executed in a lively underglaze blue, typical of the expressive style seen during the Transitional period.The dish is accompanied by a wooden tomobako (collector’s box).Dimensions:W15,5 x H3 cmCondition:Dirt and scratches consistent with specifed age. Small rim damage and a shallow glaze flake.Please refer to the images for the definitive and binding description of the item’s condition.Shipping:The item will be securely packed and shipped with insurance.