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Description:

Annamese decorated ceramic vessels, Hoi An Cargo circa 1450
each bird-form with decorated body, H4" L5" and H4 1/2" L6 1/2". (2pcs)

Provenance : From the 1999 recovered shipwrecked vessel discovered in 1997. Salvaged from the South China Sea, near the port of Hoi An in the typhoon area known as the "Dragon Sea". The Hai Doung kilns at Red River Delta were the center for early potteries renown for its high quality export ceramics.

Exhibitions: Bearing SAGA/VISAL Hoi An Hoard label, No. 9648 and 9634.

    Condition:
  • Surface contains stains and marine residue. Glazed decoration worn from exposure. Larger vessel has a small chip on rim of top opening and glaze flakes to spout.


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