Title
Bowl
Year/Period
Late Ming dynasty
Region
South China
Material
Dimension
Object size: H9.0 x Dia18.9,
x Base: Dia6.9 cm
Accession No.
C-0348

This blue and white porcelain bowl has a leaf and floral scroll design between blue lines.The production of blue and white ware in large quantities started during the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368) for the Middle Eastern market. By the Ming (1368-1644), blue and white wares were produced for the emperor, domestic consumption and for export to many places such as the Philippines, Indonesia and Europe.