Description: Porcelain with blue and white painting. China, 19th century
A collection of Swatow ware. One of the bowls (or plate) shows a flying creature in the well, framed by waves. Another bowl shows a circled spiral surrounded by abstract floral motifs, possibly including birds. The third bowl is painted more black-grey in the Cizhou style. The rounded vessel shows a lake (or sea), pavilion and sailing boat, painted in an abstract style. A mark Zheng 正 , meaning fidelity, on the base.
Dimensions: HEIGHT POT 15.3 CM, DIAMETER BOWL 17.5-18 CM
Condition: All in good, complete condition
Provenance: From the collection of Dr. Mechthild Borries-Knopp, Germany