Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Bowl vodunfigure Textile designs were often geometric

Textile designs were often geometric

heating them over fire

deeply aged through decades of ritual use

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Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Bowl vodunfigure Textile designs were often geometricLate Ming Dynasty, c. 1630 AD, Zhangzhou prefecture, Fujian province, China. This fascinating Swatow ware porcelain bowl, crafted in the early 17th century during the late Ming dynasty, exemplifies the bold and expressive artistry of Zhangzhou kilns in Fujian province. Swatow ware, named after the port through which much of it was exported, was primarily produced for the Southeast Asian market and is known for its distinctive, free spirited aesthetic.