GJPaw Auctions is pleased to offer an antique Shipwreck Ceramic Vessel dating from the 17th - 18th century. At one time ceramics, mainly from China, were carried in large quantities around the islands of S.E. Asia and also to Europe and Africa. Inevitably, some of these cargoes never reached their destination. Whenever a ship goes down, much of the cargo that goes down with it will be destroyed. However, ceramics, protected by high-fired glazes, can remain underwater for many centuries. Most of these ships did not carry cargoes of Imperial Chinese porcelains, but rather, were loaded with everyday plates, bowls and vases destined for markets around the world. The knowledge gained from examining these cargoes has been priceless in advancing our understanding of Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese ceramics. These pieces are individually hand thrown and representative of the style and era in which they were created. This pot, which we call a "shipwreck ceramic," was salvaged from the bottom of the Java Sea in Indonesia. Over the nearly 400 years it was at the bottom of the sea, the glaze wore off, but it remained intact with a timeworn patina establishing its true value as sunken treasure. The vessel measures 7.0 inches in diameter by 7.5 inches high (17.7 cm by 19.0 cm). It is in very good condition, showing wear consistent with a dating of over 300 years. A fabulous collector’s item, it would be a perfect complement in any collection of Chinese ceramics, and is guaranteed authentic.

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