This is a nice set of an underglaze Blue and White nine piece condiment set. There were only 4 sets on auction by Christie's on the 1st. & 2nd. of March , 2004 in Melbourne. THE FINAL AUCTION PRICE IS A$ 4112.00/SET!

The Binh Thuan Shipwreck was discovered in Binh Thuan City in the Southern Vietnam. The cargo on this shipwreck was mostly from China,late Ming period, Swatow Wares.

Condition : in good condition. There are only 7 Immortals all together ( 2 of the same immortal, photo 5 & 9 ). Please see picture for details.

Size : 30.0 Cm. Dia.

We are offering a full set (3 Pcs. each with nice Calligraphy) of the Swatow ware from the recent wreck. Binh Thunh Shipwreck. This set is in Dark Blue color. They are very nice in both color and condition. ( Please see photo 1-5 for details).

This is the only chance to obtain a full set of 3 pieces with Calligraph read as " Hok Lok Sieu " which representing the most famous Chinese 3 Statues, Hok, Lok, Sieu ( Wealthy, prosperous and longevity.

Please note that there are many Swatow wares available in the antiques market from the recent shipwreck but to own or obtain a full set with calligrahpy ( Hok, Lok and Sieu ) is almost impossible. Even in museum or well known private collectors of Chiniese porcelain are very difficult to have a FULL SET like the one we are offering here.

FURTHERMORE, FROM THE RECENT CHRISTIE'S AUCTION ON THE BINH THUNH WRECK AND OUT OF OVER 100,000 PCS OF THESE SWATOW WARES, THERE IS NO EVEN ONE COMPLETE SET LIKE THE ONE WE ARE OFFERING HERE !

Condition : Perfect, no crack, no restore.

Size : 27.0 Cm. dia./each

SWATOW (Shantou) WARES :

Swatow wares are dated to the middle 16th to early 17th centuries (Transitional period)* and were produced by provincial kiln in Guangdong or Fujian Provinces.

The blue and white and overglaze enameled designs are influenced by Kraak** wares. They usually appear in the form of Kendis, bowls, jarlets, vases, and monk-bowl shaped wares. They are decorated with turtle shell, sacred fungus, coin, lion, and qilin, designs. A silver pheasant perched on a branch and floral designs are also one of the designs on these Swatow wares.

The Swatow wares were heavily potted and elaborately made, as can be seen from the coarse clay, the thick and uneven glaze, and the SAND attached to the footrim or base, ( Typical symbols of Swatow Wares ), which results from the glaze having been wiped off before firing.