A Chinese Ming Dynasty Binh Thuan shipwreck dish, circa 1608, Wanli period, the Swatow bowl with now absent underglaze blue decoration, the image of a phoenix in a garden setting to the centre surrounded by a patterned and floral decorated cavetto just evident, having ample firing grit to the base; with shipwreck label number 21923 underside. Height 5.5 cm. Diameter 28 cm