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LOT 2170
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
15TH CENTURY A.D.
2 3/8 in. (285 grams total, 60-61 mm).
Comprising three powder boxes with painted rosettes to the lid, geometric band to the sidewall. [3, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx 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.
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LOT 2170
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
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Large Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Bowl with Bird
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
With thick basal ring and steppe rim, band of curled tendrils surrounding a scene with bird in flight landing on a twig. 938 grams, 24.3 cm
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. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Standing Figure
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D. or laterSold for (Inc. bp): £91
Modelled in the round wearing a calf-length coat and riding boots, the hair drawn up into a curled lobe, arms placed across the chest. 612 grams, 28 cm
From the private collection of H. Norry, 1980s-1990s. -
Large Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Polychrome Dish Pair
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Each a broad dish with low basal ring, band of stamped geometric ornament to the outer edge, rolled rim, chop seal to centre. 1.78 kg total, 27.6-28.3 cm
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.
