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Chinese Ming Dynasty 'Swatow' Polychrome-Enamelled Shallow Bowl, circa 1600

Offered by: Acroterion

Description
An exceptional and exceptionally rare, pristine, circa 1600 Chinese Ming Dynasty, Wanli reign, export for the Japanese market 'Swatow' or 'Zhangzhou' shallow bowl of Jingdezhen manufacture, the round form having unusual scene of a robed monkey as a Buddhist monk with left arm raising alms bowl and right resting against a rock in forest landscape with flying duck in vibrant overglaze turquoise enamelling outlined in black, the reverse with turquoise enamelled 'clouds', the footring with characteristic 'rough' glaze and substantial kiln-grit. A museum calibre example.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Condition:	Good. Condition is considered perfect without chips, cracks, or restorations to both body and enamelling. An immaculate example.
Creation Date:	circa 1600
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Textured
Incollect Reference #:	794872

Dimensions

H.	2.5 in;	Diam.	10.75 in;
H.	6.35 cm;	Diam.	27.31 cm;

Message from Seller:

Acroterion, founded in 2012, is by-appointment in New York’s historic Hudson Valley, offering the exceptional in fine and decorative art. Phone: 917.656.5863 | Email: info@acroterion.com