Antique Pair of Fine CHINESE EXPORT MING Swatow Zhangzhou Shallow Bowls c. 1650+

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View Antique Pair of Fine CHINESE EXPORT MING Swatow Zhangzhou Shallow Bowls c. 1650+ with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Swatow ware or Zhangzhou ware is a loose grouping of mainly late Ming dynasty Chinese export porcelain wares initially intended for the Southeast Asian market. The precise dates for the beginning and ending of production remain uncertain. *** Antique Pair of Fine CHINESE EXPORT MING Swatow Zhangzhou Shallow Bowl, c. 1650   ***  CHECK OUT OUR multi Award-Winning eBAY STORE with 1500+ estate fresh listings:  We specialize in premium original period collectibles, with a focus on the French Empire, Art Deco, and Art Nouveau styles. Our paintings and sculpture range from the 17th C. to the modern era. Inspection of our merchandise is available by appointment in our Roger's Park (Chicago) gallery.                                                      *  FREE PICK-UP IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA                                    *  INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING AVAILABLE   ITEM DESCRIPTION Up for your consideration is a fine pair of Chinese Late-Ming Dynasty "Swatow" ware shallow bowls, circa 1550 - 1650. These bowls were usually created for export, ending inn the mid-17th century. The bowls are shallow, and work well as an underplate for yixing style tea pot, which was created in the same era, and (Fujian) region. The pieces measure 10" in diameter, and about 2" tall. They are free of chips, cracks, or damage other than some age-related crazing. This is an excellent example of this early rustic style porcelain. Swatow ware   or   Zhangzhou ware   is a loose grouping of mainly late   Ming dynasty   Chinese   export porcelain   wares initially intended for the Southeast Asian market. The traditional name in the West arose because Swatow, or present-day   Shantou , was the South Chinese port in   Guangdong province   from which the wares were thought to have been shipped. The many kilns were probably located all over the coastal region,   but mostly near   Zhangzhou ,   Pinghe County ,   Fujian , where several were excavated in the mid-1990s, which has clarified matters considerably. Many authorities now prefer to call the wares Zhangzhou ware, as it seems that Swatow did not become an important export port until the 19th century, and the wares were actually probably exported from  Yuegang , now  Haicheng  in  Longhai City ,  Zhangzhou . The precise dates for the beginning and ending of production remain uncertain, [ 5 ]  but the evidence from archaeology suggests production between about 1575–1650, though an earlier start has been proposed. The peak levels of production may have ended around 1620. Compared to contemporary  Jingdezhen porcelain , Swatow ware is generally coarse, crudely potted and often under-fired. Decoration in  underglaze   blue and white  using  cobalt  is the most common, and was probably the only type of decoration at first, but there are many  polychrome  wares, using red, green, turquoise, black and yellow  overglaze enamels . Underglaze blue decoration had been common in Chinese ceramics for over two centuries, but polychrome enamels had been relatively unusual before this period. The pieces are mostly "large open forms such as dishes, painted with sketchy designs over the glaze in red, green, turquoise and black enamels". On the other hand, the "drawing has a spontaneity not found in the central tradition" of finer wares.   SHIPPING COSTS/TERMS SHIPPING COST FOR THIS ITEM IS $32.50  This quote is for the Continental U.S. only, and the item will be sent via UPS or USPS.  International Shipments are USPS, with prior approval (details below). This charge includes all costs including quality packing, shipping fees, & full insurance at the purchase price.  RETURN/REFUND POLICY:  We offer a full refund policy, but we must be contacted through eBay within 7 days after receiving the item. If a refund is requested, the buyer is to pay return shipping fees. The refund will be made once the item is back in our possession, and that it arrives in the same condition that it was sent.    INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:   We can ship most of our merchandise internationally, but you will need to contact us prior to purchase for permission.   International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.” Condition: Both bowls are free of chips, cracks, or damage other than some age-related crazing. These is an excellent examples of this early rustic style porcelain.. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Plates.

Primary Material

Porcelain & Pottery

Color

Cobalt & Celadon

Original/Reproduction

Antique Original

Region of Origin

China

Age

Pre-1800

Country of Origin

China