An antique Chinese, Ming Dynasty, Swatow ceramic bowl. The exterior of the bowl is adorned with hand enameled cobalt blue scrolling floral and foliage motifs, raised on a low pedestal. The interior is covered with a cobalt blue foliage ornament. Circa: 17th century. Swatow ware or Zhangzhou ware is a loose grouping of mainly late Ming dynasty Chinese export porcelain wares initially intended for the Southeast Asian market. Antique and Vintage Asian and Oriental Ceramic and Porcelain Kitchen Table Wares, Home Decor, and Collectibles.