A Chinese Swatow porcelain dish

A Chinese Swatow porcelain dish

Late Ming Dynasty

Of deep dished form and decorated in turquoise, black and red enamels with a central 'Split Pagoda' scene, the verge with four landscape vignettes alternating with stylised seals.

38.5cm dia.

PROVENANCE:

The John Laycock collection

FOOTNOTE:

A near identical dish was sold at Bonhams Knightsbridge rooms, 19 February 2014, lot 168. See also Chinese Ceramics, He Li, 2006, p.237, fig.475.

Condition Report

Minor glaze fritting to the rim edge. Minor glaze and enamel rubbing in places. 'Y' form hairline visible to the underside verge. Kiln grit to and inside the foot rim. Please refer to images.

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