A Chinese blue and white porcelain dragon plate dated 1634. There is an 8-character mark on the bottom, and the interior features a dragon roundel with a border of the wave and rock motif, while the exterior features 2 dragons chasing flaming pearls. Dimensions are: 2 1/4 inches tall X 10 1/2 inches wide, 5.7 cm X 26.7 cm. All measurements are approximate. High resolution images can be found here Condition: The rim has been ground down. There are abrasions and glaze defects present. Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s.