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Binh Thuan Shipwreck Lion Bowl c1608 browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pottery: Pre 1700: item # 1142572
Roger Bradbury Antiques Skeyton Lodge, Skeyton +44(0)1603737444 Guest Book £160.00 P&PUK£15.00 P&PInternational£20.00 |
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| This Large, Enamel, Pottery bowl depicts a central comical underglazed Blue & White Lion. The inside of the bowl depicts colourful enamel foliage. The outside also depicts remaining enamel foliage and a thick crossed border with a double lined trim. Alot of this lovely pattern remains in ghost form, only to be seen in the right light which is quite interesting. The bowl is crazed and has a dull thud, all a bit crude. Personally I think it is a charming piece with great character. Size: 21cm in diameter. In March 2004, a small Cargo of Ming Dynasty porcelain was auctioned by Christies in Melbourne, Australia. The wreck was first discovered in early 2001 by local fishermen off the coast of Bin Thuan Province in Vietnam. The vietnamese authorities soon got wind of the discovery and excavated the site in October 2002. Of the 34,000 pieces recovered, half were retained for the museums in Vietnam, and the remaining 17,000 pieces were auctioned in Melbourne, where bidding was very strong. Archaeological research confirmed that the Junk was infact Chinese, and was carrying a Cargo of Wanli (1573-1620) "Swato" porcelain from Zhangzhou in Southern China, Togeher with a large quantity of iron pans. It is believed that the Junk may have sunk after hitting a nearby reef, and VOC (Dutch East India Company) records state that a Junk belonging to Chinese merchant I Sin Ho had been lost in this area in 1608, on route to Johore on the Malay Peninsular. Although no conclusive evidence has been found, all the indications point to the Bin Thuan Wreck being the vessel of the unfortunate I Sin Ho. The Bin Thuan Wreck is the first dedicated shipment of Zhangzhou porcelain to be found. Made by hand in Fujian Province, The porcelain is often characterised by Kiln grit adhering to the base, and the free and spontaneous decoration which means that each piece is literally unique. | |||||||||||||
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