Blue and white Zhangzhou porcelain plate decorated with a bird in landscape. China, Ming Dynasty (1368 – 1644).

Accession Number: VO-0375.2021

Category: Objects

Underglaze cobalt blue and white Zhangzhou (Swatow) porcelain plate decorated vigorously and spontaneously with a bird in the landscape, and flowers in oval cartouches among waves or fish scale diaper. Sand particles on the base.

Ming Dynasty [大明] (1368 – 1644); Wanli Era (1572 – 1620); Late 16th – Early 17th century.

Diameter: 28.2 cm; Height: 4.0 cm

Additional Information

Collection Ceramics
Type / Purpose Dish , Plate
Country China
Period 16 AD , 17 AD , Early 17th century , Late 16th century , Ming dynasty [大明] (1368–1644) , Wanli era [万历] (1572–1620)
Material Porcelain
Media/Technique Blue and white under the glaze
School Zhangzhou (Swatow) ware
Size Dia: 28.2 cm, H: 4.0 cm
Subject Birds
Acquisition year 2021

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