China, Ching-te-chen attributed, Kiangsi province attributed. Plate, porcelain, blue and white tradeware. Wide with curved up rim, depressed marly, slightly recessed base. Small central medallion with two seated women at game board in garden, depicted within circle. Medallion surrounded by broad band with symmetrical floral motif joined by scrollwork on inner side. Narrower outer border to rim with flower and leaves scrollwork. All decorated in different tones of blue underglaze wash and linear brushwork. Underside plain. Chipped rim. Height 1.9 centimeters, diameter 24 centimeters.
Donor:
Anita Day Symmes Blake, Anson Stiles Blake, and Design Department (UC Berkeley)