Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Dish kangxi and harmonious form

and harmonious form

Though small and unpolished

a Lord of Earth

Such pins were versatile personal items in antiquity

aged example of the traditional Dani penis sheath

Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Dish kangxi and harmonious formLate Ming Dynasty, c. 15801620 AD, Zhangzhou Prefecture, Fujian Province, China An absolutely stunning and important large Swatow (Zhangzhou) ware dish, richly decorated in underglaze blue with a central floral spray enclosed by a delicate sketchy band. The painting style is bold, spontaneous, and free flowing, characteristic of early Swatow production. The sides and rim are adorned with four groups of floral sprays, while the reverse features four