Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Chinese (culture or style)
8. Chinese ceramics styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of porcelain made in China during the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) in the provinces of Fukien and Kwangtung, and supposedly shipped from the port of Swatow. The style is characterized by both blue-and-white and multicolored wares.