Burmese Wooden Bird Loom Pulley Pair

Comprising: a low plate with decorative border to the rim, central image of a figure on a bridge connecting two small islands, one with a house, mountains on the background; the cup with a painted lakeside view with trees. 107 grams total, 64 -109 mm



Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck.

The Ca Mau shipwreck refers to a cargo of Chinese porcelain sunk between 1723 and 1735 off the coast of Vietnam. The wreck was discovered by Vietnamese fishermen in 1998. It is believed the wreck was a merchant’s junk on its way from Canton (Guangzhou) to Batavia when it caught fire and sank. The ship was carrying goods destined for Dutch traders who had limited access to China and its ports.

Comprising three powder boxes, one with a stylised forest scene to the lid and the other two with a scene composed of trees and a house. 316 grams total, 62-63 mm



Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.

In the mid 15th century a freighting junk loaded with fine Vietnamese pottery sank in an area of the South China Sea called the 'Dragon’s Embrace.' This vessel is part of the shipwreck cargo recovered off the coast of Vietnam at Hoi An. The ceramics themselves were probably made in the area of Chu Dau.

Bearing a figural scene in relief of an attendant serving tea to a seated scholar to one face and characters to the other; polished stone cabochon in the stopper. 94.6 grams, 62 mm high



Property of a lady, from her grandfather's collection, 1960s-1970s; thence by descent.