Chinese Export Zhangzhou Ming Dynasty Swatow Porcelain Phoenix Charger wardobes Ownership initials (lid): TH

Ownership initials (lid): TH

Dated 1989

It could be also used as a kettle

Antique Chinese architectural building facade

brown color and warm patina

Chinese Export Zhangzhou Ming Dynasty Swatow Porcelain Phoenix Charger wardobes Ownership initials (lid): THDETAILS A large antique, Chinese export Swatow Ware porcelain plate with underglaze blue decoration. Painted to the large central roundel with a phoenix in a flower garden. The wide rim with cartouches enclosing flowers, reserved on a diaper pattern border. COLOR(S) Cobalt blue, white LITERATURE Pattern illustrated: Jorge Welsh, Zhangzhou Export Ceramics, page 85 REFERENCE For a matching charger see: Christie's, Auction 2859, Amsterdam, March 23,