This large dish with banana tree, floral design and moulded fruit in underglaze blue was made in the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368). The flower decoration and the cavetto design make this dish a rare find. The Chinese seldom used dishes of such large size. It is believed that it was created for users from Central Asia, Western Asia and the Islamic regions, where people like to place their food in a big dish for sharing over a meal. This is from the Tianminlou Collection.   Close