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LOT 2233
Massive Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Dish
15TH CENTURY A.D.
13 1/2 in. (2.5 kg, 34.5 cm).
With polychrome floral motifs to the inner walls and petal design to the outer walls, a large central floral motif enclosed by trailing tendrils and leaves. [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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Large Hoi An Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Bowl
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
With thick basal ring, stepped rim, band of flowers and tendrils enclosing a floral motif. 868 grams, 23.2 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. -
Hoi An Cargo Shipwreck Glazed Blue and White Lidded Box Collection
15th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £208
Comprising three powder boxes with painted flower to the lid and sidewall. 365 grams total, 71-73 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. -
Chinese Tang Terracotta Courtly Lady
Tang Dynasty, 618-907 A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,080
Seated on a low folding chair, with elaborately dressed hair and blusher on her cheeks, dressed in a draped robe, cloud slippers emerging from beneath the hem; arms raised within the sleeves exposing one delicate hand holding a scallop-shaped fan. 1.4 kg, 29 cm
From a West Country, UK, collection, 1990s. Accompanied by a thermoluminescence analysis report no.C122k21 from Oxford Authentication. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12448-226142.
