dated Ming dynasty, 14th-15th century by Republic of the Philippine National Museum, Rizal Park, Manila, comprising: two plates with central Chinese character surrounded by four crabs, one with central incised goldfish, surrounded by blue floral decoration, and one with exterior blue swirl decoration, diminutive bowl with internal character mark and external leaf decoration, largest 1-1/2 x 6-5/8 in.

Exhibited at the Oklahoma Center for Science & Arts, Kirkpatrick Center, Oklahoma City, February 1983 and Republic of the Philippines Ministry of Education and Culture National Museum, Rizal Park, Manila, April 1980; see online copy of list of Cultural Properties Registered, 101-30, 101-82, 101-82, 101-90; (accompanied by labels 101-81, 101-30, 101-82)

discoloration, scratching, anomalies(as made), pin holes, fleabites to rim, adhesive residue, accretion, hairlines, wear to bases, crazing, one crab plate with spider crack, goldfish bowl with in-painted repair to rim