Republic period. Of rounded circular form with a moulded rim upon a spreading circular foot. Embossed decoration of flowering prunus with birds, all against a spot hammered ground, a central circular cartouche engraved with an initial P. Marked underneath with artisan mark 朝記 (ZHAO JI, the workshop of Zhao), and retailer's mark TUCKCHANG. Diameter - 17.5 cm / 6.9 inches Weight – 418 grams / 13.44 ozt