A Chinese blue and white 'pomegranate' carved shallow bowlMing dynasty, Wanli periodPainted to the centre with a pair of ripe pomegranates hanging from a leafy branch, the interior of the well delicately carved with four ogival chrysanthemum panels reserved on a 'wan' brocaded ground, the rim encircled with double fine lines to the interior and exterior, the sides boldly painted with birds perched on leafy branches, with a further fine line above the foot and double ring to the base, 15cm diameter.明萬曆 青花繪石榴紋暗刻菊紋盌