The deep form with rounded walls on short foot, decorated with cobalt blue featuring a lotus flower and leafy scroll design. Chinese porcelains were expensive and difficult to produce — were often used as diplomatic gifts by the imperial court. They entered Indian Ocean trade networks by the fifteenth century and rapidly became sought-after treasures. Chinese designs and symbols became sought-out particularly during the reign of Akbar, Jahangir and Shah Jahan, which spans from 1556 to 1666. There are several literacy references to the import of China pottery which shows that the pottery was highly prized in India. During the Mughal period Babur writes in his Memoirs, "that he took Chinese cup along with him on an excursion. In A.D. 1519 Darwish-i-Muhammad Sarban presented Babur with a seven colored cup".

This is an Iranian piece based on Chinese models. Since the ninth century, the Islamic world has observed and admired the production of Chinese potters. This dish is a model dating back to the beginning of the seventeen century which has been faithfully copied during the Safavid dynasty. The Safavid Empire (1501-1736) and Mughal Empire (1526-1857) were two major empires in the Islamic world that emerged in the early modern period. Both empires had extensive trade and cultural relations with China, and imported large quantities of Chinese porcelain, which became highly valued luxury goods among the elite of the Islamic world.
Chinese porcelain was highly prized for its beauty, durability, and technical sophistication. It was produced in a variety of styles and forms, ranging from delicate tea bowls to large vases and jars. By the 16th century, Chinese porcelain had become a major luxury item among the elites of the Ottoman, Safavid, and Mughal empires.
In the Safavid Empire, Chinese porcelain was especially popular among the courtly elites. The Safavid rulers commissioned large quantities of Chinese porcelain, which were often used as diplomatic gifts or as a means of displaying their wealth and power. The Safavid porcelain of the 16th century was heavily influenced by Chinese designs and motifs.