Ming Dynasty, 17th century AD. A group of blue and white ceramic vessels consisting of: two shallow bowls, one decorated with a dragon, the other with a bird seated on flowering branch; a footed pedestal dish with sun-burst pattern to the centre and geometric motifs to the rim and underside; three soup spoons with geometric motifs.
 
396 grams total, 8.5-10cm (3 1/4 - 4").