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LOT 2115
Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Polychrome Dish Pair
15TH CENTURY A.D.
8 3/4 in. (1.25 kg total, 22.2-22.3 cm).
Both with painted petals to the outer faces, painted bichrome design of vegetal motifs surrounding a Chinese character fu (meaning fortune or good luck) to the inside. [2, 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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Drum-shaped bezel with flange base, incised serpent coil to the upper face and calligraphic text; Javanese workmanship. 4.33 grams, 20.18 mm overall, 14.29 mm internal diameter (approximate size British F, USA 2 3/4, Europe 3.67, Japan 3)
Ex property of a late Japanese collector, 1970-2000s. -
Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Polychrome Dish Pair
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Both with painted petals to the outer faces, painted bichrome design of vegetal motifs surrounding a Chinese character fu (meaning fortune or good luck) to the inside. 1.25 kg total, 22.2-22.3 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. -
Large Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Polychrome Dish Pair
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Both with polychrome floral motifs to the inner walls and petal design to the outer walls, a large central flower motif enclosed in trailing leaves. 1.18 kg total, 22.2-22.5 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.
