A very nicely decorated Late Ming Blue and White Porcelain Dish, Tianqi or Chongzhen Period c.1620-1635. Made in China for the Japanese market. The subject is of two young Chinese boys walking in a garden, one is holding a flower. These small Transitional porcelain saucer-shaped dishes would have been used for the Japanese tea ceremony meal, the Kaiseki, small dishes for serving food at the tea ceremony are the most commonly encountered form of Chinese export porcelain for Japan. Made in China for the Japanese. The subject is of two young Chinese boys walking in a garden, owith a flower in his hand. Very nice and unusual scene. Kaiseki (懐石) or kaiseki-ryōri (懐石料理) is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. The term also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that allow the preparation of such meals and is analogous to Western haute cuisine. There are two kinds of traditional Japanese meal styles called kaiseki or kaiseki-ryōri. Condition Very minimal rimfritting/mushikui only. Some grid left in central plate. 156x27mm DXH All will be packed neat and sent track and trace and insurance. Registered airmail