Asian Art - 21st May 2008

Lot 653

A Chinese blue and white Swattow-type dish

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800

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Description

A Chinese blue and white Swattow-type dish, boldly painted with a central phoenix amidst rockwork within a wide panelled border design, minor damage and repairs, c.1600, 38cm. Cf. J. Welsh, Zhangzhou Export Ceramics, pp.75-77 a related example.