Vietnamese Antiquities

Black glazed bottle from the late Ming dynasty binh thuan cargo. An identical piece is included on page 146 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Disco...

The scene depicted in the porcelain is inspired by "The Romance of the Western Chamber" (西厢记), which is one of the most famous Chinese classical novels and was among the first to be ...

At the center of the vase, a bird is depicted with clean yet detailed lines, capturing the moment mid-flight with a sense of dynamic energy. The artist skillfully conveys the bird’s vitality with minimal strokes, creating the impression that it could soar into the sky at any moment. Though there are no explicit branches or leaves, the flowing curves of the background subtly connect the bird with the natural world. The simplicity of the lines creates a harmonious relationship between the bird and its environment, reflecting the artist’s ability to evoke nature without relying on intricate details. The neck of the vase is adorned with elegant plant motifs, where stems and leaves stretch upward, complementing the overall shape of the vase. These motifs, while simple, add sophistication and enhance the vase’s graceful form. At the base, repeating geometric patterns contribute to the sense of balance and stability. These patterns not only ground the piece but also serve as decorative elements, completing the vase’s aesthetic unity. Dates : 15th century Le Dynasty Region : North Annam, Vietnam Type : Yuhuchun Vase Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : 1) Seattle Art Museum - Gift of Mary and Cheney Cowles, 2000.125. 2) Butterfield Treasures Hoi An Hoard Auction Catalogs / San Francisco Butterfields 2000 3) Asian art museum, San Francisco * Vietnamese trade ceramic...

17th century arrowheads excavated from central highlands, Vietnam. Beautiful patina on the arrowheads. Mounted $1,400 each.   8.5" H x 5.5" W x 2" D   

During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the 'wenfang', or study ...

The pieces are adorned with intricate motifs and scenes that may represent traditional Chinese landscapes, daily life, or historical tales. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period P...

With a medallion of two boats sailing together, passing an island on which a solitary figure stands by or on a bridge, the rim with a narrow heringbone pattern, the reverse glazed ca...

* Set Item(Teabowl and saucer) The saucer with four carp swimming among floating dumps of water weed, the teabowl with a central carp medallion within a band of smaller fish and wate...

Small green-glazed boxes from the late Ming dynasty cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 142, 143 of the Bin Thuan catalog titled 'The Age of Discove...

The bowl's design features fluid, dynamic brushstrokes typical of Annamese pottery, where cobalt blue underglaze was used to create intricate patterns before a clear glaze was applied. 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, Vietnam Type : Dish Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Diameter : 17cm 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, and ceramic exports...

* Set Item(3 vases) During Yongzheng era, such miniatures were appreciated for their craftsmanship and aesthetic value. They were also often used in scholars' studios as part of the...

Vietnamese stoneware cover boxes. These pieces exhibit a relatively vivid blue color compared to similar works from Hoi An hoard. Additionally, they are relatively larger in size amo...

With peony and chrysanthemum plants flowering on a terrace, butterflies in flight. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Period Production Date : C 1725 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Ca Mau...

A rider wearing an green gown. He is seated side saddle on a yellow painted horse with riding crop in hand. It was worn away on the sea floor. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Perio...

An attractive gu vase hand painted in cobalt blue with typical kangxi floral painting. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau ship Reference : Double checked with reference to the original catalogues 1) Christies Amsterdam 1992 - Vung Tau Cargo / Christies 2) Qing Dynasty Export...

The serene landscape and leisure activity of fishing are meticulously captured in cobalt blue on the porcelain's white surface, suggesting the value placed on harmony with the natura...

Three White glazed boxes from the Qing dynasty Vung Tau cargo. Identical pieces are included on page 459 of the Vung Tau catalog titled 'Christies Amste...

The interior painted with two spotted horses at play beneath a willow tree, the exterior with a cafe-au-lait glaze. Tea saucer and teabowl set. Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Peri...

The wear on its surface is a testament to its age and underwater journey, giving it a unique patina that only time and nature can create. Traces of once-painted nature and chicken il...

The central floral motif, possibly representing peonies or another culturally significant flora, is surrounded by intricate patterns and border designs typical of the period. Pieces ...

Stoneware painted with underglaze cobalt blue and remnants of overglaze enamel. Valuable piece housed in a few major museum collections in the United States. Year/Period : 15th century Region : North Vietnam, Vietnam Type : Ewer Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Hoi An Ship Reference : 1) Phoenix Art Museum - OBJECT NUMBER 2000.108.1 2) Asian Art Museum of San Francisco - Annamese Collection 3) 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, and ceramic exports...

The green-glazed beasts seated on their haunches, a short spout beside their turned heads, their mane and tail splashed with yellow or brown glaze Period : Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng P...

The design features a central medallion surrounded by eight panels, each intricately painted with traditional Chinese botanical and floral motifs. The number 8 in Chinese culture is associated with prosperity and is considered very auspicious. This may reflect the traditional Chinese cosmological concept of the "Bagua," which are eight trigrams used in Taoist philosophy to represent fundamental principles of reality, seen in various aspects of Chinese culture, including the I Ching and Feng Shui. The central circle with radiating petals is also a representation of perfect geometric harmony, reflecting the balance and unity which are key elements in Chinese aesthetics. The use of symmetry and balance is seen as a way to represent the harmony of the universe. Period : Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period Production Date : 1690-1699 Made in : Jingdezhen Destination : Netherland Found/Acquired : Southeast Asia , South China Sea, Vung Tau...

19th century bronze Asian Buddhas, Vietnam Gold lacquer.