An Exceptional Cobalt Blue Reverse White Dragon Charger, Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)

This exceptional charger painted in deep cobalt blue features a central medallion of a reverse design of a carved writhing dragon against a hatched cobalt blue background. Surrounded on the cavetto with a continuous band of flora blossoms borne on a single undulating stem with lobed leaves and continuous scroll work on the exterior and the sides.  The rim is decorated with a band of tendrils scroll.  33.5 cm. Diameter.