DIA150xH40, China
A flat dish with a spout.
This is one of the items in the shop that I have problem finding out its use.
Spout – suggest the use for pouring out liquid, powder or beads?
Blue and white under glaze – suggest a clear liquid (verse ink) so pattern can be appreciated?
Heavy & flat – suggest not intended to be handle often (unlike a teapot)?
If anyone has any idea how this item was intended to be used, please let me know!
If you are interested in solving puzzles, check out the other curious items; A Jade Tool, Paper Lacquered Tray.
Now back to the pattern; clouds and crane. It is a popular ceramic pattern, it is believe that the crane is a mythical bird and symbolizes longevity.
Mountain Folkcraft 
In the Middle Ages similar dishes in Europe were called gemellion, and were used with a corresponding un spouted dish to pour water for washing hands before dinner
thanks! that’s a very interesting idea! i will look into the chinese version of gemellion.
unlike the gemellion though this item is rather bulky and heavy to hold.
Gemellion were quite large, I think you had a servant using two hands to pour it for you
A spoon rest ? Or ladle or serving spoon rest ?