Swatow plate

[haukech]

Dear All,
I could recently adquire a rather good state swatow? in my opinion.
Would welcome any hints on possible dating, drawings.
Christian

Nb: very sorry to hear there were problems with your site Peterp.
After all we are grateful you keep this lively discussion ongoing and share your knowledge with the rest of experts and us newcommers.

[peterp]

Hi Christian,
Yes, very nice condition.

BTW, Swatow is the old, erroneous name. This is called Zhangzhou ware now since the actual place of production was discovered a few decades ago. These wares were never made in the place called Swatow by the Dutch.
Zhangzhou is the port from which these wares were exported in the late Ming dynasty; they were manufactured mainly at Zhangpu and Pinghe kilns, farther inland.