$444
Large Blue and White Swatow Charger, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), painted with lotus pond scene in the central medallion, encircled by bird and flower decorations around the cavetto, the exterior painted in a freehand style, the inky tones of underglaze blue enhanced by "heaping and piling," covered by transparent glaze with fine crackles, wood stand, dia. 15 3/4, ht. 3 1/2 in. Grits adhering to the base, chips to the mouthrim
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-26