Chinese Ming Blue White Bowl 15th 16th Century Zhengde Hongzhi Floral Antique

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Condition Report: Condition: See description.

A very beautiful and delicately potted Ming Dynasty bowl, dating to the Hongzhi (1488–1505) or Zhengde (1506–1521) period — possibly even slightly earlier.

Painted in underglaze blue, the bowl features a continuous floral landscape with for example leafy stems, Pine trees, Bamboo and rocks, executed in a soft and fluid style. The interior holds a charming medallion with a garden scene including natural rockwork and foliage.

This piece displays the type of gentle form and soft blue wash often associated with early Southeast Asian trade wares, and is stylistically similar to bowls excavated from the famous Lena Shoal shipwreck, a late 15th-century junk discovered near the Philippines.

Details:

• Date: 15th–early 16th century (Hongzhi–Zhengde period)

• Material: Porcelain

• Decoration: Underglaze cobalt blue

• Origin: Jingdezhen, China (likely export ware)

• Comparables: Lena Shoal Junk cargo

• Condition: Overall very good for age. Due to firing there is a difference in color on two sides of the bowl. Minor firing flaws and wear, 2 hairlines from the rim and some some crackle lines, also 1 on the base.

• Size: 15.2×16.2CM DiameterxHeight

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