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Porcelain Ming Dynasty style charger, titled Phoenix Plate – Swatow, diameter 41 cm, height 10 cm, depth 41 cm, in poor condition with major cracks and damages, private collection provenance.
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A classic and expressive example of Swatow-ware (Zhangzhou) export porcelain from the late Ming Dynasty. This charger features a central medallion depicting a Phoenix (凤凰 - Fenghuang)—a symbol of high virtue and grace—perched amidst stylized Bamboo (竹 - Zhu) and rockery.
The plate is executed in a deep, underglaze cobalt blue. The "Swatow" style is celebrated for its spontaneous, calligraphic brushwork, which gives the phoenix a sense of movement and vitality often absent in more rigid imperial styles. The rim is typically decorated with floral cartouches or repeating geometric patterns characteristic of the Wanli period export aesthetic.
The work is inherited from grand-parents, restoration marks found under blacklight.
Ships from: Japan
The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking to ensure safe delivery.
Please allow 1–2 weeks for delivery depending on your location and local customs processing.
All items are carefully packed and promptly shipped with tracking numbers provided immediately upon dispatch.
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A classic and expressive example of Swatow-ware (Zhangzhou) export porcelain from the late Ming Dynasty. This charger features a central medallion depicting a Phoenix (凤凰 - Fenghuang)—a symbol of high virtue and grace—perched amidst stylized Bamboo (竹 - Zhu) and rockery.
The plate is executed in a deep, underglaze cobalt blue. The "Swatow" style is celebrated for its spontaneous, calligraphic brushwork, which gives the phoenix a sense of movement and vitality often absent in more rigid imperial styles. The rim is typically decorated with floral cartouches or repeating geometric patterns characteristic of the Wanli period export aesthetic.
The work is inherited from grand-parents, restoration marks found under blacklight.
Ships from: Japan
The item will be carefully packed and shipped from Japan with tracking to ensure safe delivery.
Please allow 1–2 weeks for delivery depending on your location and local customs processing.
All items are carefully packed and promptly shipped with tracking numbers provided immediately upon dispatch.
Important Information – Please Read Before Bidding
Customs & Duties: Customs duties, VAT, and import clearance fees are not included in the shipping cost and are the responsibility of the buyer.
International Regulations: These charges vary depending on your country’s import regulations and are beyond the seller’s control.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Phoenix Plate - Swatow w
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Poor - heavily used with major cracks, damages or major parts missing
Height
10 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
41 cm
Diameter
41 cm
Depth
41 cm
Estimated period
1550-1600, 1600-1650
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