Item No. WWTT105 Product Name: Ming Dynasty, Zhangzhou, He-ping Kiln, East India Company, Crackle Porcelain, Blue and White, Kikka-guchi, Openwork, High Scholar Design, Large Plate Size: Approximately 39cm in diameter x 7cm in height Weight: Approximately 1.8kg Description: The Zhangzhou He-ping kiln was a kiln that produced porcelain in the Ming and Qing dynasties, mainly in He-ping County, Fujian Province, China, for export overseas. While imitating the products of Jingdezhen, it fired a variety of porcelain, including blue and white (sometsuke), five-color, and tri-color. It was exported to Japan, Southeast Asia, West Asia, Europe, and other parts of the world, and was also called "Kraak Porcelain." Kraak Porcelain is a general term for Chinese blue and white porcelain that was on the Portuguese merchant ship "Kraak" seized by the Dutch East India Company in the early 17th century. From the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty to the early Qing Dynasty, it was mainly produced in Jingdezhen and Fujian kilns and exported to the European market. Its characteristic is the decorative style called "kaiko," which creates multiple sections on the edges of plates and bowls, and depicts patterns such as flowers, birds, and figures in blue and white porcelain. Blue and white (seika) is a pattern drawn with cobalt pigment on a white porcelain base, which is then glazed with a transparent glaze (toumeiyuu) and fired. In Japan, it is called sometsuke. In the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the Gyokisho was established in Jingdezhen, and blue and white porcelain became more refined. The white porcelain base was carefully selected, the cobalt color became more vivid, and the patterns were refined, creating products of unparalleled elegance. In addition, after the Xuande era (1426-1435), the official kiln products were marked with the year. In the Chenghua era (1465-1487), exquisite and refined masterpieces, which can be said to be the pinnacle of blue and white porcelain, were produced. Notes: Antique art is best for collection and appreciation rather than actual use. Recommended for collectors, decoration of stores and rooms, and collection of cultural assets. The era notation in the product title and description is based on the information from the original owner and the information on the accessories, and is based on our opinion! Antique art cannot be returned in principle! If you are concerned about the defects of such products, or if you are nervous, it is best to refrain from bidding! Please consider carefully before ordering! Used Item Dealer License: Fukuoka Prefectural Public Safety Commission, No. 901141810015