15th century A.D.. Comprising three powder boxes with painted flower to the lid. 227 grams total, 55-59 mm (2 1/4 in.).
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.
Ex Butterfield and Butterfield auction with official Hoi An Hoard labels. Accompanied by an illustrated information sheet about the Hoi An shipwreck. [6, No Reserve]
Price realized | 95 GBP |
Starting price | 5 GBP |
Estimate | 150 GBP |