A Large Chinese Iron Red and Turquoise Swatow Bowl

Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the central well hand painted in loose brushstrokes with a phoenix surrounded by large flowers, the surrounding border with basketweave and key motifs populated with shaped reserves of floral blooms, underside with signature in iron red.

4 1/4 in., 16 in. diameter

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Old repairs with staples and restoration; multiple hairline cracks to rim.