Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Bowl vodunfigure and blues from indigo (Indigofera

and blues from indigo (Indigofera tinctoria) and lanson fruit (Lansium parasiticum)

deeply aged through decades of ritual use

Typically depicted with a proud

Figures in this style exhibit elongated heads with prominent

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Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Bowl vodunfigure and blues from indigo (IndigoferaLate 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.