Loading, please wait...
LOT 2427
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Bowl Set
15TH CENTURY A.D.
5 1/4 - 5 1/2 in. (1.79 kg total, 13.3-14 cm).
Comprising six bell-shaped footed bowls with outlines of painted decoration. [6, No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels.
Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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.
CONDITIONTimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Ca Mau Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Tea Saucer Set with Floral Design
Early 18th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
Comprising four shallow dishes with painted flowers to the inner face, decorative border to the rim and brown glaze to the outer face. 420 grams total, 13.5 cm each
Ex Sotheby's, Amsterdam, 29-31 January 2007. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Ca Mau shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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. -
Large Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Plate Pair
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £143
Comprising two shallow plates with gently sloping walls, painted central flower motif within and foliate border, radiating petals to the outer face. 1.78 kg total, 24-24.2 cm
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
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 Court Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
Modelled in the round with elaborate openwork hairstyle, slender waist with scooped detailing to the robe, arms bent and hands in ceremonial posture, painted detailing to face. 3.5 kg, 54 cm high
Ex West Country, UK, collection, 2000s. Accompanied by thermoluminescence analysis report no.22CM180321 by Laboratory Kotalla. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12562-231125. This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
