Zhangzhou Swatow Shipwreck Treasure- Plate Chrysanthemum

This blue-and-white circular plate features a hand painted chrysanthemum inside the piece. One of the vessel that was made during late Ming dynasty(17th century). It remains in fine condition despite its long submersion. You can still see the distinct glaze crazing, spalling, and/or mineral encrustations left by the ocean.

Swatow ware or Zhangzhou ware is a loose grouping of mainly late Ming dynasty Chinese export porcelain wares initially intended for the Southeast Asian market. Its first productions were characterized by a vigorous and spontaneous style of decoration termed calligraphic, however, with the advent of Jingdezhen’s kraak porcelain in the 1570s, Zhangzhou potters also adopted the outline and wash method that is predominant in Binh Thuan’s saves. Zhangzhou fortune took a downward turn after the fall of the Ming Dynasty and had its final drive in 1662,

The earliest production date of Zhangzhou ware remains uncertain and highly debated. Some known shipwrecks, such as the San Isidro, Nanao 1, and Blanakan, are believed to have carried some of the earliest known Zhangzhou wares. However, the dating of these wrecks varies significantly,.

Among the Zhangzhou fragments recovered from Ko Kradat, one bears a Jiajing mark on its base. This suggests that the wreck dates to the Jiajing period or later. Similar bowls were salvaged from the Blanakan and Nanao 1 wrecks in Indonesia. The stylistic similarities between the Ko Kradat and Blanakan fragments are notable, whereas those from Nanao 1 appear more sketchily drawn and less refined.

One of a kind!

Dimensions: 8.5″ x 8.5″ x 1.75″

Antique piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.