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Swatow Ware

Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate
Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate

Chinese export 17 century Ming Dynasty Swatow - Ware plate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Swatow- ware ( or Zhangzhou ware) refers to a type of Chinese export porcelain produced in Fujian province , primarily for Southeast Asia and Japanese markets from 1500 to 1600's .

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Antique 17th Century Japanese Chinese Export Decorative Dishes and Vide-...

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Pottery

Chinese Export Kendi, Swatow Ware, Porcelain with Polychrome Enamels, circa 1900
Chinese Export Kendi, Swatow Ware, Porcelain with Polychrome Enamels, circa 1900

Chinese Export Kendi, Swatow Ware, Porcelain with Polychrome Enamels, circa 1900

Located in Austin, TX

A delightful Swatow ware Chinese export shipwreck porcelain kendi featuring a writing dragon and an apocryphal Tongzhi mark, late 19th or early 20th century, China, made for the Indo...

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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl
Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl

Antique Ming Dynasty Chinese Export Porcelain Swatow Blue & White Bowl

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Chinese late Ming Dynasty export porcelain Swatow ware blue & white bowl, Wanli period, early 17th century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Amazing and large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger. Zhangzhou Ware found in the Fhilippines, "Swatow" wares from Fujian 16th/17th Century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Water Basket Swatow Style Dragons, 19th Century
Large Chinese Porcelain Water Basket Swatow Style Dragons, 19th Century

Large Chinese Porcelain Water Basket Swatow Style Dragons, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

White and blue. 19C in the style of Swatow ware. Nice scene of dragons. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 19th century China Dyna...

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing More Dining and Entertaining

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Porcelain

Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns
Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns

Rare Chinese Swatow Charger with Scholar’s Antiquities (Bógǔtú) Zhangzhou Kilns

Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES

The reverse shows heavy firing grit and kiln scars typical for Swatow ware, along with heavy glaze crazing and iron-rich stoneware clay visible at the unglazed foot.

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Antique 17th Century Antiquities

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Ceramic

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

The cargo of the ill-fated vessel mostly consisted of Swatow ware from Zhangzhou, likely headed for markets in Malaysia or Indonesia.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

The style of decoration is typical of ceramics produced in China (specifically Swatow ware from Zhangzhou) for export to Southeast Asia.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620
A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

A Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Polychrome Porcelain Dish, circa 1620

Located in London, GB

See Bonhams Lot 168 from Asian Art sale on 19 February 2014 for a similar example. Swatow ware or Zhangzhou ware is a loose grouping of mainly late Ming dynasty Chinese export porce...

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Antique 1620s Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

A Pair of Swatow Famille Verte Porcelain Boxes and Covers
A Pair of Swatow Famille Verte Porcelain Boxes and Covers

A Pair of Swatow Famille Verte Porcelain Boxes and Covers

Located in seoul, KR

A matched pair of small circular covered boxes (蓋盒) in Swatow (漳州窯) ware, decorated in Famille Verte enamels of iron-red and copper-green on a white ground.

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Antique 17th Century East Asian Qing Antiquities

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Ceramic

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Large Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel
Large Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel

Large Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel

Located in Washington, DC

This red and white "Swatow Ware" is traditionally made in southern China for export to Indonesia.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Binh Thuan Shipwreck Bowl, Swatow Ware Zhangzhou Porcelain, circa 1608
Binh Thuan Shipwreck Bowl, Swatow Ware Zhangzhou Porcelain, circa 1608

Binh Thuan Shipwreck Bowl, Swatow Ware Zhangzhou Porcelain, circa 1608

By Wei Xiao Ming

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Around 1608, this ill-fated vessel with its valuable cargo of mostly blue and white 'Swatow ware' from Zhangzhou was probably headed for markets in Malaysia or Indonesia, which were ...

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Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain

Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Vessel
Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Vessel

Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Vessel

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H 18 in Dm 10.5 in

Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Vessel

Located in Washington, DC

Ceramic vessel hand-painted with an abstracted dragon motif. Originally created in southern China for export to Indonesia.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.
Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Blue and White Swatow Ware Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, with hand-painted floral central medallion and geometric border. 2.75" H x 12.25" Diameter.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.
Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Blue and White Swatow Ware Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, with hand-painted floral central medallion and geometric border. 2.75" H x 12.25" Diameter.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow landscape Pagode Enamel
Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow landscape Pagode Enamel

Antique Chinese 16/17C Chinese Porcelain Dish Swatow landscape Pagode Enamel

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large Ming Dynasty Zhangzhou (Swatow) Ware Charger – c.1600 – Red, Green & Turquoise Enamels An exceptional and richly decorated large Zhangzhou (Swatow) ware charger, dating to the...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Blue and White Charger Ming Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Amazing and large Chinese Ming period Swatow Charger. Zhangzhou Ware found in the Fhilippines, "Swatow" wares from Fujian 16th/17th Century.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

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Porcelain

Large Collection of 16th-19th Century Chinese 'Kitchen Ming' Swatow Pottery
Large Collection of 16th-19th Century Chinese 'Kitchen Ming' Swatow Pottery

Large Collection of 16th-19th Century Chinese 'Kitchen Ming' Swatow Pottery

Located in Kinderhook, NY

Large collection of antique 16th-19th century Chinese 'kitchen ming' Swatow ware pottery consisting of deep plates from large to medium, bowls of various sizes, and spoons.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Slip Decoration Charger Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Slip Decoration Charger Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow Slip Decoration Charger Ming Dynasty

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

org/ art/collection/search/50029 Christies > https://www.christies .com/en/lot/lot-5048118 Zhangzhou Export Ceramics The So-Called Swatow Wares Hardcover – January 1, 2006 by...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Porcelain

Antique Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar Ming Dynasty Mid-17th Century
Antique Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar Ming Dynasty Mid-17th Century

Antique Blue and White Chinese Porcelain Jar Ming Dynasty Mid-17th Century

Located in Katonah, NY

(See the last image; look at 7:00 o'clock along the edge.) Price: $2,300 Swatow ware or Zhangzhou ware is late Ming dynasty Chinese export porcelain (made circa 1650.)

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Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Pair of Chinese B&W Hand Painted Dragon Urns
Pair of Chinese B&W Hand Painted Dragon Urns

Pair of Chinese B&W Hand Painted Dragon Urns

Located in Dallas, TX

The other types include Swatow ware (c. 1575-1625), made for South-East Asian and Japanese markets, and Tianqi porcelain, made mainly for the Japanese market in the 17th century.

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.
Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Chinese Blue & White Swatow Ware Bowl, 17th C.

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Blue and White Swatow Ware Bowl, Ming Dynasty, 17th century, with hand-painted floral motif. 2.75" H x 12.25" Diameter.

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang
Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Unusual 17th Century Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Plate with Fenghuang

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Early 17th century, more than probably Swatow ware. Origin: China⁠ ⁠Age; early 17th century⁠ Size; 17x3.3CM DiameterxHeight Condition: Perfect condition. ⁠

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Plate, Early 17th Century
Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Plate, Early 17th Century

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Plate, Early 17th Century

Located in Miami, FL

A Chinese Zhangzhou Swatow ware blue and white porcelain plate, dating from the early 17th century, possibly 16th century.

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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Porcelain

Swatow Ware Large Urn
Swatow Ware Large Urn

Swatow Ware Large Urn

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H 17 in Dm 13 in

Swatow Ware Large Urn

Located in Washington, DC

Red and White Swatow Ware, Chinese Export Porcelain, Large Urn

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swatow Ware Large Urn
Swatow Ware Large Urn

Swatow Ware Large Urn

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H 1,616 in Dm 12 in

Swatow Ware Large Urn

Located in Washington, DC

Blue and White Swatow Ware, Chinese Export Porcelain, Large Urn

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swatow Ware Large Urn
Swatow Ware Large Urn

Swatow Ware Large Urn

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H 16 in Dm 12 in

Swatow Ware Large Urn

Located in Washington, DC

Red and White Swatow Ware, Chinese Export Porcelain,Ceramic Large Urn.

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Swatow Ware Large Urn
Swatow Ware Large Urn

Swatow Ware Large Urn

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H 15.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Swatow Ware Large Urn

Located in Washington, DC

Blue and White Swatow Ware, Chinese Export Porcelain, Large Round Urn

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20th Century Chinese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel
Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel

Chinese Red and White Swatow Ware Ceramic Vessel

Located in Washington, DC

Large red and white "Swatow" ware ceramic vessel hand-painted for Chinese export in a dragon motif.

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Late 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Zangzhou 'Swatow' Ware Jar, 17th-18th Century
Chinese Porcelain Zangzhou 'Swatow' Ware Jar, 17th-18th Century

Chinese Porcelain Zangzhou 'Swatow' Ware Jar, 17th-18th Century

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Chinese porcelain 'Swatow' jar, of elegant globular form with minimal neck, painted all over in onglaze enamels with four large petal form panels of flowering plants, set on a lattic...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Porcelain

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Porcelain

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