A Chinese porcelain plate

This large porcelain Chinese plate dates from the Ming period, Jiajing, circa 1550.
A blue and white decoration.
In the border birds and flowers, in the centre the hare with pointed ears under a tree.
The hare and moon are symbols of long life.
On the reverse, five galloping horses in circles.
This is one of the designs of Ming porcelain from the 16th century.

A similar dish is in the Topkopi Saray Museum.

dia: 30.5 cm

Literature:Krahl & Ayers, Chinese Ceramics in the Topkapi Saray Museum, Istanbul. Volume II,
page 607

In original condition, no cracks or restorations.