Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Dish penissheath Handbook of the Cesnola Collection

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Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Dish penissheath Handbook of the Cesnola CollectionLate Ming Dynasty, c. 1640 AD, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China A mesmerizing large Swatow (Zhangzhou) ware porcelain dish, beautifully decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with bold, freely painted phoenix birds and floral sprays, encircled by sketchy concentric bands. The painterly execution is vigorous and spontaneous, exemplifying the dynamic brushwork typical of Swatow wares. At the center, a distinctive bisquited brown band provides