A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Porcelain Bowl. The outer surface remains undecorated whereas the inner surface is decorated in underglaze blue of good colour, the central pattern featuring two birds standing amongst foliage. Above this is a wide band comprising four floral panels between which are repeated geometric patterns. This bowl is of good size with a diameter of 18 cm (7 inches). It is in good condition. There is minor "fritting" to the glaze at the rim, often seen on such wares of this period. It has a good ring when tapped and has no restoration or repair. Ming Dynasty, 16th Century. Provenance: from the collection of the late Brian Page (1938-2018), the well-known Oriental art and antiques dealer from Brighton.