16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate Scents Stamped with the Meissen crossed

Stamped with the Meissen crossed swords

the Double Porcelain Horse Chestnut with Removable Chestnut and Lid from Penkridge Ceramics embodies a strikingly authentic charm

Mid 20th Century Germany

8" Length x 11

with slight variations in color and finish

16th-century Swatow Ming Porcelain Shipwreck Plate Scents Stamped with the Meissen crossedThis mid 16th century Swatow ware porcelain plate is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), the plate features a phoenix bird motif with stylized blossoms and bamboo foliage. This piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation. Details approx. 10. 5" W and 1. 75" Deep