Wanli/Tianqi (1573-1627) The deep square vessel with rounded sides tapering to the simply-cut foot, strongly paintedin rich blue tones with a separate plant on each side rising from rockwork, a cherry blossom, orchid or lily, bamboo and chrysanthemum, all between double-line borders below a wide band of wavy lines at the brown-dressed rim, with a well-fitted Japanese lacquer cover. 6in (15.2cm) high