A pair of blue-and-white dishes produced during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty at the renowned Zhangzhou kilns, decorated with elegant Arabic calligraphic inscriptions rendered in cobalt blue against a white ground. These export wares reflect the vibrant cultural and trade exchanges between Ming China and the Islamic world, demonstrating the kilns' capacity to tailor decorative motifs to foreign markets. The pieces exemplify the distinctive aesthetic of Zhangzhou ware, characterized by bold brushwork and a robust ceramic tradition.