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Large Green Bowl with Unusual Green Glaze from the Hoi An Hoard, 15th century
Large Green Bowl with Unusual Green Glaze from the Hoi An Hoard, 15th century
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From a 15th century ship that sank off the coast of Vietnam, the recovery effort of the Hoi An hoard was one of the greatest underwater archaeological discoveries of all time.
One notable London dealer described ceramics from the Hoi An Hoard as "the most precious and complete representation of Vietnamese artisanship in glazed ceramics" and far more rare than their Chinese counterparts from Tek Sing.
The shipwreck was located in the middle of a typhoon zone known as the Dragon Sea. Recovering artifacts from the hoard required a team of divers to live in special pressurised chambers for weeks; the shipwreck was located at a depth of 70 metres which meant that this was the only way to avoid instant depressurisation and death.
This operation involved 120 men, including archaeologists, photographers, artists and technical crew.
After desalination, the artifacts were sorted and tagged. They were then transferred to a warehouse outside Da Nang, where a workforce of over sixty continued cleaning, photographing, drawing and recording, preparing the porcelain for its final destination -- the outside world.
At 65,000 US dollars a day, the final cost of this entire expedition was four million USD. That said, the historical value of this hoard was immeasurable; museums around the world have pieces in their collections, with the lion’s share being in the National History Museum of Han Oi.
This 15th century large bowl with unusual green glaze remains incredibly beautiful and even dare I say practical today. Much of the merchant’s cargo would have contained objects both decorative and for every day use. The high potted rim, loose green glaze and balanced dimensions make this an excellent example of Chu Dau craftsmanship.
Fair antique condition with fade to glaze and light crazing. Wear commensurate with age and conditions of shipwreck porcelain.
7.5cm dia. X 5cm high. Price marked at AUD$980.
One notable London dealer described ceramics from the Hoi An Hoard as "the most precious and complete representation of Vietnamese artisanship in glazed ceramics" and far more rare than their Chinese counterparts from Tek Sing.
The shipwreck was located in the middle of a typhoon zone known as the Dragon Sea. Recovering artifacts from the hoard required a team of divers to live in special pressurised chambers for weeks; the shipwreck was located at a depth of 70 metres which meant that this was the only way to avoid instant depressurisation and death.
This operation involved 120 men, including archaeologists, photographers, artists and technical crew.
After desalination, the artifacts were sorted and tagged. They were then transferred to a warehouse outside Da Nang, where a workforce of over sixty continued cleaning, photographing, drawing and recording, preparing the porcelain for its final destination -- the outside world.
At 65,000 US dollars a day, the final cost of this entire expedition was four million USD. That said, the historical value of this hoard was immeasurable; museums around the world have pieces in their collections, with the lion’s share being in the National History Museum of Han Oi.
This 15th century large bowl with unusual green glaze remains incredibly beautiful and even dare I say practical today. Much of the merchant’s cargo would have contained objects both decorative and for every day use. The high potted rim, loose green glaze and balanced dimensions make this an excellent example of Chu Dau craftsmanship.
Fair antique condition with fade to glaze and light crazing. Wear commensurate with age and conditions of shipwreck porcelain.
7.5cm dia. X 5cm high. Price marked at AUD$980.
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