A deep bowl with stylized deer patternMing dynasty, Wanli period, ca. 1600, ChinaThe inside with a flying horse in the well and around the top rim a band of waves. The outside with deer amongst foliage. Not marked.D 22 cm, H 10 cm, An old hairline crack and wear from age and use. The glaze is matt, indicating that it is possibly a salvaged piece from a ship wreck. Some manufacturing flaws and irregularities.