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Blue and White Decorated Ming Cargo Bowl Circa 1645
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for sale €410     $445
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Blue and White Decorated Ming Cargo Bowl Circa 1645

17th century
Description

A Ming Dynasty blue and white decorated bowl cargo bowl. The bowl decorated with geometrical design most floral.

Good condition glazing slips, underglaze staining/discolouration and underglaze firing flaws.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Ming Porcelain Cargo Bowl to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 08982121
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques Date17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-410 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 17TH CENTURY:
Unglazed foot rim showing wheel-turning chatter marks: hand throwing in provincial Chinese kilns.
Exposed buff body with kiln grit adhering: stacking methods used in seventeenth-century firings.
Underglaze cobalt pooling dark at the edges: natural mineral pigment high in iron.
Network of crazing across the thick glaze: natural glaze tension and long ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1140303
Description
A Ming Dynasty blue and white decorated bowl cargo bowl. The bowl decorated with geometrical design most floral.

Good condition glazing slips, underglaze staining/discolouration and underglaze firing flaws.

Date of Manufacture

Timberhill Gallery has dated this Ming Porcelain Cargo Bowl to the 17th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 08982121
Dealer's Item Date17th Century
Sellingantiques dating17th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 325-410 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 17th Century:
Unglazed foot rim showing wheel-turning chatter marks: hand throwing in provincial Chinese kilns.
Exposed buff body with kiln grit adhering: stacking methods used in seventeenth-century firings.
Underglaze cobalt pooling dark at the edges: natural mineral pigment high in iron.
Network of crazing across the thick glaze: natural glaze tension and long ageing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
7cm (2.76")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Reference Numbers
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SA1140303
Timberhill Gallery
Timberhill Gallery
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2014
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A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim.
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Archive I A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim.

Blue and White Decorated Ming Cargo Bowl Circa 1645

Archive II A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim. View II
Archive III A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim. View III
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Timberhill Gallery

Timberhill Gallery
Telephone 07805 249 756
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Bungay
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Feb 2014
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Timberhill Gallery
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A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim.
BLUE AND WHITE DECORATED MING CARGO BOWL CIRCA 1645
Ref: SA1140303
A circular blue and white ceramic bowl painted with underglaze cobalt floral motifs resting on an unglazed raised foot rim.
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  • ObjectDecorative Bowls
  • Period17th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt Pigment, Glaze
  • ColourBlue, Off-White
  • MotifsUnderglaze blue painting, Stylised floral motifs, Raised foot rim, Unfired base ring
  • SizeH 7 cm (3 in) x W 15 cm (6 in) x D 15 cm (6 in)

This seventeenth-century Ming Dynasty cargo bowl is formed from porcelain with an off-white glaze and painted cobalt blue underglaze decoration. The round vessel features a flared rim, a curved body resting on an unglazed raised foot rim, and a geometric floral motif painted around the exterior. The visible finish displays underglaze staining, discolouration, and firing flaws, alongside slips in the glazing. The piece measures 7 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 15 cm deep. In a modern interior, this bowl provides a decorative accent when placed upon a sideboard top within an English Country House setting. It functions as a standalone ornamental display object or holds small dry items while complementing traditional table settings and surface arrangements.

FAQs

Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain refers to ceramics produced in China between 1368 and 1644, decorated with underglaze cobalt blue paint prior to firing. These pieces were exported globally and are notable for their refined clay bodies, distinct decorative motifs, and historical significance.

These bowls were potted by hand using kaolin clay, painted with natural cobalt oxide pigments, coated in a translucent feldspathic glaze, and high-fired in wood-burning kilns. The foot rims were typically left unglazed to prevent sticking to kiln furniture during firing.

Authenticity is determined by evaluating glaze consistency, natural firing imperfections, unglazed foot rim characteristics, and evidence of ocean submersion such as faint surface matting or fine marine encrustations. Authentic pieces also exhibit characteristic hand-painted brushwork standard to the period.

An antique blue and white bowl can be displayed as a standalone decorative accent on a console table, mantelpiece, or bookshelf. Placing it alongside modern minimalist decor or natural wood surfaces highlights the contrast between historical craftsmanship and contemporary design.

Dust gently with a soft microfibre cloth or soft brush. If washing is required, clean by hand using tepid water and mild liquid soap, avoiding chemical cleaners, abrasive pads, or prolonged immersion in water to preserve delicate glazes.
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