16th-century Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shipwreck Bowl
This mid 16th-century porcelain bowl is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), this swatow bowl features a blue & white motif and is encrusted with large, fossilized oyster shells. The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation .
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Please note that vintage items embrace unique variations and imperections such as marine wear including glaze dulling, discoloration, chipping, scratches, dirt, and rust.
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This mid 16th-century porcelain bowl is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), this swatow bowl features a blue & white motif and is encrusted with large, fossilized oyster shells. The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation .
Details
Please note that vintage items embrace unique variations and imperections such as marine wear including glaze dulling, discoloration, chipping, scratches, dirt, and rust.
