Dish with chrysanthemum in center surrounded by scrolling clouds, floral scrolling above and scroll pattern on rim, all painted in underglaze cobalt blue oxide

Chrysantemum and Floral Motif Shallow Dish

Vietnam

15th - 16th century

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Central figure in Chinese attire with the character "wang" meaning King on his crown. Dragon perched on his shoulders seated on cloud amidst waves as lightening crackles around him.; surrounding him are three onies, two in the air representing wind and thunder, another kneeling before the king offering a miniature mountain with bull and bird shaped mountains; mounted in gold and purple silk.
Miniature dish of Longchuan type, with celadon glaze and chocolate base, ribbed on underside
Glazed stoneware beaker painted with rings and scrolling sprays in underglaze iron
Mounted and framed painting inscribed with artist's name: Cheongtoe as well as the date "Autumn 1924" Perhaps a narrative scene possibly of a medical encounter?