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Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
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Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

17th century
Sold by Artsonline
Sold 29 July 2025 · Artsonline
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Description

circa 15th/16thC Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Brief Description:

This is an exquisite and original late 15th - early 16th-century Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl.

Dating from the Wanli period (1573-1620), and decorated in hand-painted foliage together with a central inscription relating to Wealth and Honour.

The piece is of a stunning patina, and it is very tactile to hold.

Probably once a shipwreck discovery, but we can not definitively confirm this.

It is a stunning 15th-century piece that looks beautiful anywhere it is placed.

Attributes:

Chinese

Late 15th/early 16th-century

Chinese Ming Dynasty

Wanli period

Circa: 1400/1500s

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall fabulous original condition. It is free from any restoration or previous repairs.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

Height: 1.6'' | 4 cm

Width: 7'' | 17.7 cm

Depth: 7'' | 17.7 cm

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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
17.7cm (6.97")
Depth
17.7cm (6.97")
Declaration

Artsonline has dated this Ming Blue and White Porcelain Bowl to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
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SA1151070
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Description
Circa 15th/16thC Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Brief Description:

“
This is an exquisite and original late 15th - early 16th-century Chinese Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl.
Artsonline
fig 1. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 1. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Dating from the Wanli period (1573-1620), and decorated in hand-painted foliage together with a central inscription relating to Wealth and Honour.

The piece is of a stunning patina, and it is very tactile to hold.

fig 2. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 2. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Probably once a shipwreck discovery, but we can not definitively confirm this.

It is a stunning 15th-century piece that looks beautiful anywhere it is placed.

Attributes:

Chinese

Late 15th/early 16th-century

fig 3. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 3. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Chinese Ming Dynasty

Wanli period

Circa: 1400/1500s

Condition:

The piece is offered in an overall fabulous original condition. It is free from any restoration or previous repairs.

Overall Measurements:

INCHES & CENTIMETRES

fig 4. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 4. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Height: 1.6'' | 4 cm

Width: 7'' | 17.7 cm

Depth: 7'' | 17.7 cm

^^ Fast & Free UK Delivery Included^^

Artsonline UK ships worldwide daily, using only fully insured, priority, and fully tracked delivery services.

fig 5. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 5. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Great care and much time are taken over the safe transportation of the Fine Art and Antique pieces that we sell.

We pack extremely carefully, so you can rest assured that your piece will arrive with you in perfect condition.

fig 6. An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
fig 6. Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

For larger paintings, antique furniture pieces, and fragile items that can not be sent via the normal postal services, we use professional door-to-door delivery providers, who will always strive to deliver your piece promptly, within approx. 7-14 working days.

Returns Policy

Artsonline provides a genuine no-quibble 14-day money-back refund policy

(excluding the cost of Postage and Packaging).

Pay Securely - Telephone orders welcome

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Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
17.7cm (6.97")
Depth
17.7cm (6.97")
Date of Manufacture

Artsonline has dated this Ming Blue and White Porcelain Bowl to the Before 1700 period.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1151070
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Archive I An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Circa 15th/16thc Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl

Archive II An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View II
Archive III An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View III
Archive IV An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View IV
Archive V An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View V
Archive VI An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View VI
Archive VII An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface. View VII
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An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
circa 15th/16thC Ming Dynasty Wanli Period Chinese Blue and White Porcelain Bowl
Ref: SA1151070
An overhead view of a circular Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl featuring hand-painted floral scrollwork and calligraphic symbols in cobalt blue against a white glazed surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBowls
  • Period17th century
  • StyleMing Dynasty
  • MaterialPorcelain, Cobalt
  • ColourBlue and White
  • MotifsUnderglaze cobalt blue painting, Floral scrollwork, Calligraphic marks, Concentric rings
  • SizeH 4 cm (2 in) x W 17.7 cm (7 in) x D 17.7 cm (7 in)

FAQs

Ming dynasty blue and white porcelain refers to ceramics produced in China during the Ming dynasty, characterised by cobalt blue underglaze designs on a white clay body, highly prized for its craftsmanship and historical significance.

These pieces were crafted using high-fired kaolin clay, glazed with transparent porcelain stone, and hand-painted using cobalt oxide pigments imported from the Middle East or sourced domestically before firing in high-temperature kilns.

Authentic pieces are identified through careful examination of the glaze texture, iron spots, firing flaws, cobalt hue, footring characteristics, and comparison of reign marks against known historical exemplars.

An antique porcelain bowl can be displayed as a standalone objet dart on a minimalist wooden console table or housed within a glass-fronted cabinet to highlight its historical form and colour.

Antique ceramics should be kept out of direct sunlight, handled with clean, dry hands, dusted gently with a soft microfibre cloth, and never subjected to harsh chemical cleaners or immersion in water if fragile.
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