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Splendid and authentic ancient Chinese provincial porcelain bowl/cup (attributable to Swatow/Zhangzhou-type productions or Ming/early Qing provincial ware, circa XVII–XVIII century).

Decoration: The exterior is hand-painted under a cobalt blue and white glaze with fluid floral/abstract motifs and calligraphic elements typical of export porcelain of the era. The interior features a refined pale celadon glaze with a blue tint.

Base and Seal: Unglazed base with original firing encrustations and the presence of an antique sealing wax seal at the center of the foot, a potential mark of belonging to a historical collection or period export authorization.

Dimensions:
Upper diameter: ~14.5 cm
Height: ~7.5 cm
Base diameter (foot): ~5.8 cm

Condition:
General condition excellent for the typology and period.
Presence of small natural firing imperfections (iron spots/ sand inclusions from the furnace and micro-cracks in the glaze) that attest to authenticity and ancient hand craftsmanship.
No obvious restorations, no chips or significant structural cracks.

Splendida e autentica ciotola/coppa antica in porcellana provincial cinese (attribuibile alle produzioni di tipo Swatow / Zhangzhou o ceramica provinciale Ming/inizio Qing, circa XVII-XVIII secolo).

Decorazione: L'esterno è dipinto a mano sotto vetrina in sottocoperta cobalto blu e bianco con motivi floreali/astrati fluidi e calligrafici tipici della ceramica d'esportazione dell'epoca. L'interno presenta una raffinata invetriatura celadon chiaro/azzurrata.

Base e Sigillo: Base non invetriata con incrostazioni di cottura originali e presenza di un antico sigillo in ceralacca d'epoca al centro del piede, potenziale segno di appartenenza a una collezione storica o di autorizzazione all'esportazione d'epoca.

Dimensioni:
Diametro superiore: ~14,5 cm   
Altezza: ~7,5 cm   
Diametro base (piede): ~5,8 cm   

Condizioni:
Condizioni generali eccellenti per la tipologia e l'epoca.
Presenza di piccole imperfezioni di cottura naturali (punti di ferro/corrispondenze di sabbia da fornace e micro-cavillature della vetrina) che ne attestano l'autenticità e la lavorazione manuale antica.
Nessun restauro evidente, nessuna sbeccatura o crepa strutturale rilevante.

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Refined antique Chinese porcelain bowl "Blue and White" (Swatow / Provincial Ming) – Seal in - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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An authentic Qing dynasty Chinese porcelain bowl dating to the XVII–XVIII century, diameter about 14.5 cm and height about 7.5 cm, with blue underglaze white decoration on the exterior and a pale celadon glaze interior, provenance from a private collection, unglazed base with an old wax seal, and in excellent original condition.

Refined antique Chinese porcelain bowl "Blue and White" (Swatow / Provincial Ming) – Seal in - Porcelain - China - Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)

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