Dish of porcelain, covered with a yellow glaze, slightly misfired. Ming dynasty, Chenghua mark and period (1465-1488). Jingdezhen kilns, south China. Height: 5.1 cm, Diameter: 21.3 cm. Purchased with the assistance of The Art Fund, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee. Museum number: CIRC.124-1936. Victoria & Albert Museum © V&A Images