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A Ming Blue & White Punch Bowl, C.1580
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A Ming Blue & White Punch Bowl, C.1580

16th century
Description

A wonderful Ming dynasty Chinese blue & white porcelain punch bowl. Wanli period, c.1580. Of high quality & vivid cobalt blue colour. One hairline crack, firing flaw and a characterful warp.

Measures - 22cm W x 10cm H.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Spitalfields House has dated this Ming Blue White Bowl to the 16th Century.

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SA952168
Description
A wonderful Ming dynasty Chinese blue & white porcelain punch bowl. Wanli period, c.1580. Of high quality & vivid cobalt blue colour. One hairline crack, firing flaw and a characterful warp.

Measures - 22cm W x 10cm H.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Spitalfields House has dated this Ming Blue White Bowl to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA952168
Spitalfields House
Spitalfields House
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2022

Fine period furnishings, objects and design - inspired by the houses of eighteenth century spitalfields.

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A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background.
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Archive I A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background.

A Ming Blue & White Punch Bowl, C.1580

Archive II A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View II
Archive III A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View III
Archive IV A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View IV
Archive V A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View V
Archive VI A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View VI
Archive VII A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background. View VII
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A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background.
A Ming Blue & White punch bowl, c.1580
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A deep round ceramic bowl decorated with cobalt blue underglaze floral medallions and scrollwork borders against an off-white background.
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  • ObjectBowls
  • Period16th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Ceramic, Cobalt Glaze
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsFloral medallion, Scrollwork border, High foot rim, Underglaze cobalt decoration
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)

A Ming Dynasty Chinese porcelain punch bowl from the Wanli period around 1580 displays a deep round ceramic body with an off-white background and vivid cobalt blue underglaze decoration. The exterior is painted with a floral medallion, intricate scrollwork borders, and a high foot rim, complete with a characterful warp, one hairline crack, and a firing flaw visible in the glaze. This piece measures 10 cm high, 22 cm wide, and 22 cm deep. Positioned on a sideboard top, the bowl fits effortlessly into an English Country House interior aesthetic as a striking decorative vessel. It brings historical character to living rooms, dining spaces, or hallways, where it functions as a standalone display piece or holds small decorative items. The traditional motifs and striking blue and white colour palette complement both contemporary and classic room schemes.

FAQs

Ming blue and white porcelain refers to high-fired ceramics produced in China during the Ming Dynasty (13681644), characterised by underglaze cobalt blue decoration on white porcelain body.

These ceramics were crafted from refined kaolin clay and petuntse, hand-painted with cobalt oxide pigment, finished with a translucent glaze, and fired at high temperatures in wood-burning kilns.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-painted motifs with slight variations, unglazed foot rims showing natural iron oxidisation from firing, and subtle glaze wear consistent with historical age.

A large porcelain bowl functions well as a central decorative object on a sideboard, mantelpiece, or console table, contrasting effectively against modern wood or stone surfaces.

Clean gently using lukewarm water and mild soap applied with a soft microfiber cloth, avoiding abrasive pads, chemical solvents, or submersing items with existing hairline cracks.
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