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Period: 16th Century
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Small Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Small Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A globular form with a narrow slightly countersunk base. The cover crisply decorated in a line drawing of cobalt depicting a central floral medallion from which radiate six foliate petals, the sides with six peaked cartouche containing alternating patterns of waves and leafy tendrils. The design perfectly aligning over the well fitting lid to the body. Condition: One tiny popped blister on the lid, minor rim frits, otherwise excellent condition. Measuring: 1.375 in. high x 1.9375 in. in diameter. (35 x 50 mm) Weight: 2 oz. (58g.) 15th/16th century. Provenance: Vietnam art...
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Vietnamese Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Porcelain Ming Provincial Jar or Vase Blue White, Jiajing 16th Century
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a Chinese handcrafted porcelain provincial jar or vase, all hand painted in cobalt blue and dating to the Ming period of the early 16th century or possibly earlier. The jar ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic, Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Vessel, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This delicate ceramic bottle is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) vessel originally used for serving rice wine or spirits. The gracefully curved form is known as a yuhuchunping, or pear-sha...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A matte texture and traces of marine life suggest the jar spent many...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with floral motifs and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/16...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Jarlet, Chu Dao Kilns
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Jarlet, Chu Dao Kilns. The pomegranate shaped jarlet with globular body, narrow flat base and sepal everted mouth rim decorated in under glaze cobalt ...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Cloud Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful in its imperfection, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province has a crawled glaze finish that reveals the maker's hand. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the sculptural ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Very Rare Ming Dynasty Porcelain Ewer with Ottoman Gem-Set Tombak Mounts
Located in London, GB
Very rare Ming dynasty porcelain ewer with ottoman gem-set tombak mounts Chinese and Turkish, 16th/17th century Measures: Tombak: height 20cm,...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Multi-gemstone, Brass

Ming Dynasty Vase with Vibrant Turquoise Glaze
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ming Dynasty (16th century) pottery vase with vivid turquoise glaze, decorated with dragons. The vase is partially moulded, with circular bosses around the mouth rim and a hexagonal ...
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Chinese Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Pottery

Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Molded Blue and White Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The cover delicately decorated with a central floral medallion from which radiate six conjoined ruyi la...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

16th Century Safavid Pottery Dish Plate
Located in Hastings, GB
Probably Kirman, 16th/17th Century, Persia. Of Low rounded profile, on short a foot and with sloping rim, this Kirman blue and white dish with white slip decoration and stylized dens...
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Persian Islamic Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic, Pottery

Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Annamese Blue and Enameled Ceramic Box, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The cover with a flat top decorated with landscape design of mountains and tre...
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Vietnamese Folk Art Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Celadon Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Polychrome-Enamelled Shallow Bowl, circa 1600
Located in Kinderhook, NY
An exceptional and exceptionally rare, pristine, circa 1600 Chinese Ming Dynasty, Wanli reign, export for the Japanese market 'Swatow' or 'Zhangzhou' shallow bowl of Jingdezhen manuf...
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Chinese Chinese Export Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Pottery

Antique Ming/Transitional Chinese Porcelain Plate, European House, Rare Piece
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
I really found something intriguing. This plate decorated with what are often seen as European houses. Something seen on Transitional Kraak plates and bowls. I borrowed a few picture...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Hoi An Hoard, Chu Dau kiln
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Box, Hoi An Hoard, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A covered flat top circular box with lid decoration in under glaze cobalt blue of a lotus blosso...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Korean Celadon Bottle Vase Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle-form vase circa 16th century Joseon Dynasty. It was likely intended as a wine bottle, the pear-shaped vessel with flaring neck feature a celadon glaze exterio...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Bird Design, Hoi An Hoard, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. The sturdily potted form has a raised rim decorated in unde...
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Vietnamese Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Wine Bottle, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant yet unrefined, this ceramic wine bottle from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Ming Dynasty Longquan Celadon Glazed Charger
Located in Stamford, CT
Longquan celadon glazed charger having fluted rim with well centre and incised stylized decoration. Ming dynasty. Underside with burnt orange firing m...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Ming Period Cizhou Statue of a Guanyin China Chinese Porcelain
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Chinese statue representing Kwan Yin/ Guanyin seated in rajalilasana on a throne, holding a child on her knees, two servants on either side. Cizhou porcelain with cream and brown gla...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Storage Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
Warped by fire and eroded by time, this ceramic storage jar from Yunnan province is a testament to the wabi-sabi beauty of provincial Chinese pottery. Dated to the 15th/16th century,...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This elegant ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing oil or sauces. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the small bottle has a gracefully curved f...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Annamese Blue White Ceramic Dish, Bird Design, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, ca. 1500
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Bird Design, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. Stoneware with raised rim decorated in under glaze cobalt blue of a plump...
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Vietnamese Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century. The elegant ovoid jar with a slen...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Stoneware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Korean Glazed Ceramic Vase Buncheong Ware Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small antique Korean Buncheong stoneware vase from early Joseon Dynasty circa 16th century. The vase is of a classic pear form with a waisted neck, a flared mouth and a ringed base...
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Korean Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
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Thai Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Blue And White Stoneware Bottle Vase, Vietnam, Chu đậu, Circa 1550–1620
Located in Bilzen, BE
An elegant fine stoneware bottle vase with underglaze blue painted decoration depicting stylized flowers and foliage in a style typical of Vietnamese production from Chu Đậu (Hải Dươ...
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Vietnamese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Stoneware

Chinese Ming Blue White Rice Bowl, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, brushed with dark cobalt underglaze in a pattern of loops and spirals reminiscent of ancient bronze ...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique Korean Buncheong Ceramic Vase with Incised Designs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Korean ceramic bottle form jar of Buncheong ware circa 15-16th century Joseon Dynasty. The surface of the jar features a celadon glaze and an elaborate incised design of large flor...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Small Korean Stoneware Bungcheong Bowl Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A small Korean ceramic shallow bowl on ringed foot in the classic Buncheong (or Punch'ong) style from Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. Originally intended for wine-drinking like...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Rare Ca 1600 Chinese Porcelain Ming Period Kosometsuke Incense Box Fruit
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description Size does matter is what they say. That also means small size matters! This lidded box is 5.5cm in length and is so sweet in our opinion. In the shape of what seems to be a fruit and with a nice butterfly scene.? ? It's 17th century chinese porcelain...
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Chinese Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with cobalt underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Iron Brushed Jar, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) storage jar is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, loosely decorated with iron underglaze in a manner typical of the region. Dated to the 15th/1...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Burmese antique big Storage Jar
Located in Schellebelle, BE
An exceptional storage Jar from Myanmar, called a Martaban Jar,16 th Century, the urn has a great warm Red/Brown Color and has a good patina and shine, simple but strong design of do...
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Burmese Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Terracotta

Japanese Antique Momoyama Edo Bizen Ware Pottery Wabi-Sabi Art Tsubo Jar Vase
Located in Studio City, CA
An absolutely stunning Bizen ware stoneware vase/jar/vessel - produced sometime during the late Momoyama period (1568-1600) / Early Edo Period (1603-1867). Bizen yaki...
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Japanese Edo Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Stoneware

Ceramic Bowl Buncheong Ware Joseon Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Buncheong (also spelled as Punch'ong) stoneware tea bowl from Korea Joseon Dynasty circa 15-16th century. The conical shape bowl in the classical styl...
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Korean Archaistic Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Chinese Blue and White "Grape Dish", Ming Dynasty, 16th Century, Jiajing Period
Located in Delft, NL
Large Chinese Blue and White "Grape Dish", Ming Dynasty, Jiajing Period, 16th Century Large blue and white "Grape Dish". Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiaj...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Sawankhalok Ship Wreck Jar from the Kingdom of Sukhothai, Thailand, 16th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A wonderful example of a 16th Century Sawankhalok jar from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ports in...
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Thai Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ming Celadon Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware bowl from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in an ashen celadon glaze with pale grey color and fine crazing. Once used daily for food and d...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Bird Design, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, 1500.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Annamese Blue and White Ceramic Dish, Bird Design, Chu Dau kiln, Vietnam, circa 1500. A sturdily potted plate with raised rim, decorated in under glaze cobalt ...
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Vietnamese Other Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with floral motifs and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/16...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying ceramic ex...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Box, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The soft, matte texture and eroded wear of this petite porcelain box suggest the it spent many years submerged in saltwater, likely excavated from a sunken trade ship carrying cerami...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Petite Ming Shipwreck Medicine Jar, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
The eroded surface of this petite, Ming-dynasty medicine jar tells a story of trade, tradition and lost treasure. A porous, matte surface texture suggests the jar spent many years su...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming Celadon Oil Bottle, c. 1500
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic vessel is a Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bottle originally used for storing cooking oil or condiments. Dated to the 15th/16th century, the bottle has a gracefully cur...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Antique ceramic covered box from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Antique ceramic covered box from the Sawankhalok kilns, Thailand of paneled globular form with a brown glazed flat top having incised bands around ...
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Thai Tribal Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Ceramic

Chinese Ming Cobalt Brushed Rice Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This Ming-dynasty (1368-1644) bowl is attributed to the kilns of Yunnan province, painted in dark cobalt underglaze with flower blossoms and sweeping brushstrokes. Dated to the 15th/...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

Chinese Ming Celadon Lotus Bowl, c. 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This earthenware bowl from the late Ming dynasty (1368-1644) is cloaked inside and out in an ashen celadon glaze, fired with cool grey color and fine crazing. Once used daily for foo...
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Chinese Ming Antique 16th Century Ceramics

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Earthenware

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