Antique Chinese Zhangzhou Ming Dynasty Swatow Bowl Plate Stacking Ring 6”.

ANTIQUE CHINESE BLUE & WHITE MING ZHANGZHOU DYNASTY DISH old hand painted Chinese Swatow Ware (Zhangzhou) ceramic dish with striking underglaze blue decoration. Solidly constructed with a distinctive unglazed ring to the interior to enable stacking in the kiln while firing. Wonderful patina, crazing, and form. Also known as Kitchen Ming, today these plates are collected for their natural, spontaneous style. Dates to the late Ming Dynasty, 350-450 years old, and measures approximately 6” across. Highly desirable, very handsome plate / low bowl for the collector of pottery and antique Chinese ceramics