Porcelain mug “Sea animals”, with Wanli seal

A white-glazed porcelain cup with underglaze cobalt-blue decoration. It consists of a spherical body that opens gently outwards at the edges, resting on a raised circular base. The exterior decoration features a series of animals and sea creatures inscribed on a background with a dynamic spiral pattern. Inside, on the bottom of the cup, there is also a small ornamental design related to the marine world. On the base is the mark ‘大明万历年制’ inscribed in a double underglaze blue circle. 

Height: 3.2 cm; Diameter of mouth: 8 cm