Ming Dynasty Phoenix Dish

A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608,…
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A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the large Swatow low form bowl with underglaze blue decoration with a phoenix in a garden setting to the centre, the cavetto embellished with panels of flora and bamboo and having firing grit to the base; with Christies shipwreck label 30147 underside, further label to front. Height 9 cm. Diameter 38 cm

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  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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