0345 A large heavily potted Zhangzhou Swatow dish with shallow rounded sides, a narrow flat,
Description:
0345
A large heavily potted dish with shallow rounded sides, a narrow flat, up-turned rim and low, slanting foot ring. Painted in Iron-red, turquoise and green enamels, combined in with outlines in black, on a thick, white glaze with a greenish tinge. Central medaillon is decorated with a pair of phoenixes flying among large chrysanthemum flowers and foliage growing in a garden with small rock formations and grass, under the sun surrounded by cloud scrolls, all inclosed with double red lines. The cavetto is covered with two four-clawed sinouous dragons with scaly bodies and flaming tails pursuing flaming pearls.
early 17th century
Diameter: 389mm approx
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Additional Information
| Type | |
|---|---|
| Region of origin | China |
| China dynasty period | Ming & Transitional (1368 – 1664) |
| Century | 17th century |
| Decoration type colour | Famille Verte, Polychrome, Zhanghzou/Swatow |
| Emperor | Chongzhen (1627-1644), Tianqi (1620-1627), Wanli (1572-1620) |
| Size | 30+cm |