Collection of Ming Swatow Ware, 17th -18th century. South China Vietnamese export ware created in folk kilns and meant for the South Asian export market. Group consists of: 3 small bowls 2" x 5" diam; 5 bowls 2" x 6" diam; 2 plates 6.5" diam; 2 large bowls 3" x 8.5" diam; 3 fish plates at 2" x 9" diam.
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Property from a former Asian Arts gallery in Manhattan, circa 1940; since passed down through multiple generations of the family.