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Zhangzhou (Swatow) wucai bowl with decoration of fish and boats, Ming dynasty

1573/1620

Hong Kong Maritime Museum

Hong Kong Maritime Museum
Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Possibly traded for the Islamic markets in Southeast Asia market, the centre has a Chinese compass with the characters 'taiji' (Supreme Ultimate). Surrounding are images of a Galleon ship, a long-tailed fish, distant islands, stars and constellations around, with the 'I Ching hexagrams' on the rim.

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  • Title: Zhangzhou (Swatow) wucai bowl with decoration of fish and boats, Ming dynasty
  • Date Created: 1573/1620
  • Physical Dimensions: Diameter : 38.5 cm
  • Provenance: Gift of Anthony J. Hardy
  • Type: Ceramics
  • Rights: ©Hong Kong Maritime Museum
  • Medium: Porcelain
  • object id: HKMM2004.0046.0001
Hong Kong Maritime Museum

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