A large Chinese Swatow-type stoneware dish

A large Chinese Swatow-type stoneware dish, painted in underglaze blue with a panel of scrolling flowers and with floral sprays to the cavetto, Fujian province late 16th / early 17th century, old restored rim chips, 41cm. From the collection of Professor D R Laurence MD. Provenance: purchased from R & G McPherson Antiques, London. Cf. Soame Jenyns, Ming Pottery and Porcelain, pl.119b for a related dish in the V&A Museum, London.