Dish - Porcelain - Swatow Ming Dynasty
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Antique large porcelain plate from Swatow, Ming Dynasty (c.1600–1650), China, in blue underglaze with a central medallion and geometric panels, 28 cm in diameter and 6 cm high, with unglazed base and iron burn marks, two visible cracks from front and back and an additional crack on the rear, sold as seen with no stand.
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Ancient large plate in blue-and-white porcelain "Swatow", Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, China.
The plate, characterized by a substantial diameter of 28 cm, is decorated in cobalt blue underglaze with a fluid, swift brushstroke in a calligraphic style, typical of this sought-after provincial craftsmanship. The central cavetto features a medallion with a stylized cursive ideogram of auspicious value, surrounded along the rim by geometric panels alternating with abstract floral motifs. The back shows the characteristic rough, unglazed base with the typical reddish-fired burn marks due to iron presence in the clay. The object bears the normal signs of time and its rustic Ming-era manufacture. Two hairlines (cracks) running through are clearly visible on both front and back, and a further hairline on the back, as widely documented in the detailed photos. Despite the hairlines, the object is structurally solid.
It will be professionally packed and shipped with a tracking code.
Ancient large plate in blue-and-white porcelain "Swatow", Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century, China.
The plate, characterized by a substantial diameter of 28 cm, is decorated in cobalt blue underglaze with a fluid, swift brushstroke in a calligraphic style, typical of this sought-after provincial craftsmanship. The central cavetto features a medallion with a stylized cursive ideogram of auspicious value, surrounded along the rim by geometric panels alternating with abstract floral motifs. The back shows the characteristic rough, unglazed base with the typical reddish-fired burn marks due to iron presence in the clay. The object bears the normal signs of time and its rustic Ming-era manufacture. Two hairlines (cracks) running through are clearly visible on both front and back, and a further hairline on the back, as widely documented in the detailed photos. Despite the hairlines, the object is structurally solid.
It will be professionally packed and shipped with a tracking code.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1.1 kg
Title additional information
Swatow Ming Dynasty
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Porcelain
Dynastic style/period
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Provenance
Private collection
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
6 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
28 cm
Diameter
28 cm
Depth
28 cm
Estimated period
1600-1650
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