16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate

16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate

This mid 16th-century Swatow ware porcelain plate is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), the plate features a phoenix bird motif with stylized blossoms and bamboo foliage. This piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation.

Details
  • approx. 10.5" W and 1.75" Deep 
  • Porcelain, wire plate hanger attached. 
  • c. 1540, China
  • Please note that vintage items embrace unique variations and imperections such as marine wear including glze dulling, discoloration, chipping, scratches, dirt, and rust.

    $595.00
    16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
    $595.00

    16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate

    16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
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