Wanli Six-character mark in underglaze blue and of the period (1573-1619)Elegantly potted with deeply rounded sides rising from a short straight foot to a gently flared rim, the exterior delicately outlined in underglaze blue painted Eight Buddhist Emblems, bajixiang, each emblem supported on a blossoming lotus issuing from leafy tendrils, all above a border of upright lappets, the interior medallion decorated with clumps of bamboo amidst rockwork and a spray of lingzhi fungus, box. 12.2cm diamCondition report: Good, wearing due to age.Provenance: Private collection from Bristol, bought from Belgium 2005