Plate - Porcelain - LARGE GE-TYPE MING DISH

A monumental and heavily potted 'Swatow' (Zhangzhou) dish of shallow circular form. The interior and exterior are covered in a thick, lustrous ivory-white glaze, intricately suffused with a dense network of fine, dark "iron-wire" crackle in imitation of the classic Ge-type ware. The dish is potted from a characteristic dark purplish-black clay, visible at the unglazed, gritty foot rim, a hallmark of Zhangzhou kilns. The base features an iron-red or brownish wash. Ming Dynasty (16th–17th Century).

Measurements: D: 36.6 x H: 8.5
Weight: 2,028 grams.
Condition: In good restored condition, consistent with age and size.

The "Ge-style" crackle glaze was a popular aesthetic choice for Zhangzhou potters during the late Ming period, catering to both domestic tastes and the lucrative Southeast Asian export market.

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