15th Century Majaphit Holy Water Vessel, Shipwreck Salvage

This white porcelain rectangular plate is decorated with a few monochromatic glazes and has the corners turned up into playful dog ears. A grid pattern crosses...

The Guggenheim Vase is a beautiful, black, architectural vase designed by 101 Copenhagen and hand-finished in Denmark. Due to the hand-finished matte surface, this vase is not suita...

The Zulu people have traditionally been pastoral people, relying on cows for meat and milk. The daily practice of milking was preceded with singing and dancing, along with the royal milkers holding the wooden pails...

The Loss people of Zambia are known for their basketry and rarely work in wood, but their wooden milk jugs are sought after objects from collectors. Originally used to collect milk f...

A white porcelain vase finished with matte white glaze by acclaimed artist Judith Solomon.

Stoneware decorated with Persian-style colors and patterns, and it is highly likely that this Annamese pottery intended for export was produced to meet Middle Eastern demand. Dates ...

The artwork, with its foliage and floral motifs, suggests a connection to the natural world—a common theme in Vietnamese art. Such items were highly traded, and their recovery from shipwrecks helps us understand the extent of maritime commerce in Southeast Asia during the 15th and 16th centuries. This piece embodies the craftsmanship and aesthetic values of the period, providing insights into the cultural and economic contexts of its time. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam Type : Bowl Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogue Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 * Vietnamese trade ceramics Around the mid-14th century, Vietnam developed its ceramics production technology by producing blue and white porcelain, and began to export it overseas. During this period, China Ming Dynasty implemented a policy of lifting the ban from 1371 to 1657 and restricted foreign trade. This served as a good opportunity in the trade history of Vietnamese ceramics...

This exquisite vase is a fine example of Ming Dynasty cloisonné, an era renowned for revolutionizing the cloisonné technique with intricate design and vibrant enamel work. The cylind...

These 15th-century Annamese ceramics from Le dynasty, are notable for their rarity and refined design. The Yuhuchunping vases, with their elegant pear-shaped bodies and delicate blue-and-white motifs, showcase the sophisticated craftsmanship of the time. They offer a glimpse into the vibrant maritime trade networks of Southeast Asia during the 15th century, making them valuable artifacts in the study of East Asian ceramics...