A Wonderful and rare Chinese porcelain bowl from the late Ming, decorated with a dragon chasing a flaming pearl and a phoenix which symbolizes Emperor and Empress. Inside the bowl, a carp jumping out of the sea. According to Feng Shui, a fish represents wealth and prosperity because the actual word in Chinese for fish, in Pinyin: yú, 魚, also translates to “abundance” 裕 Pinyin: yù. According to the legend, the carp is noted for its strength and bravery because it swims against the current, upwards, ‘mastering’ fallsThe bowl sings perfectly when is being tapped.Measurements:Diameter : 17,5 cmheight: 7,5 cmCondition:Very good condition.Usual Edge fritting ( see pics )1 Chip at the footrim ( see Pics )Baking flaw in the edge with related underglaze hairline ( see marked pic )Kiln grit at the foot rimItem will be sent with great care , assigned, dubble boxed and insured.