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Pair of Bowls from Shipwreck, Late Ming Era(16-17th century)

$1,750per set
£1,322.21per set
€1,514.85per set
CA$2,441.82per set
A$2,661.46per set
CHF 1,407.09per set
MX$32,038.88per set
NOK 17,859.46per set
SEK 16,373.47per set
DKK 11,316.01per set

About the Item

These shallow bowls feature stylized floral and wave motifs rendered in fluid cobalt brushwork beneath a clear glaze. The slightly everted rims and neatly cut foot rings are characteristic of export wares produced in southern kilns during the Ming period. Marine encrustations and glaze degradation attest to prolonged submersion in a maritime context, offering valuable insight into historical trade routes and overseas demand for Chinese ceramics. Period: Late Ming Dynasty Type: Bowl Medium : Blue and White Condition : Good(Marine encrustation is attached on one bowl and it's crack) Provenance : Presumably from the shipwrecked Binh Thuan Ship Reference : 1) Asian Ceramic Found along Maritime Silk Route by The National Museum of Vietnamese History - p.136 2) Christie's Melbourne, 2004 - The Binh Thuan Shipwreck, auction sale catalogue * Binh Thuan ship The Binh Thuan shipwreck was discovered in 2001 near the province of Binh Thuan, Vietnam. It is the remains of a late 17th-century Chinese merchant ship that was carrying a variety of trade goods, predominantly Chinese blue and white porcelain, along the Southeast Asian trade routes. At the time of discovery, the ship held a large quantity of ceramics, along with wooden, metal artifacts, and other trade items, most of which were well-preserved. The porcelain recovered from the Binh Thuan shipwreck demonstrates exquisite craftsmanship and provides insight into the production techniques and aesthetics of Chinese porcelain at the time, as well as the trade relationships between China and Southeast Asia. This find has made significant contributions to the fields of maritime archaeology, history, and the study of trade routes. The artifacts from the Binh Thuan shipwreck are now displayed in various museums and by private collectors, serving as valuable resources for studying the art and culture of the late Ming Dynasty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Diameter: 7.09 in (18 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Ming (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late Ming Dynasty
  • Condition:
    Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    seoul, KR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9577246203422

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