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Antique Chinese Ming Zhangzhou Phoenix Bird Dish 16th Century

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A stunning large antique Chinese Zhangzhou (Swatow) blue and white shallow porcelain dish of rounded form decorated centrally with a standing phoenix bird set amidst flowering blooms and rocks with flying insects with eight floral panels set between decorative borders each hand painted with floral designs. The bowl has an unglazed foot with kiln residue with simple painted designs to the underside of the rim. The dish is not marked. Provenance: Acquired from a private UK collection In fine overall condition with a couple of small rim chips, one with a short tight hairline and with some minor rim fritting.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Diameter: 14.57 in (37 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    16th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: OR15120181stDibs: LU1328234361462

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