A BLUE AND WHITE 'QILIN’ DISHWANLI SIX-CHARACTER MARK IN UNDERGLAZE BLUE WITHIN A DOUBLE CIRCLE AND OF THE PERIOD (1573-1619)The dish is painted on the interior with a scene depicting a qilin bearing an elaborate canopy with banners flanked by two figures carrying treasures, all below vaporous clouds and encircled by lotus scroll in the well. The exterior is decorated with canopies hung with banners and a lantern alternating with beribboned emblems.5 1/2 in. (14 cm.) diam., Japanese wood box