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Pair of 17th century porcelain boxes from the Hatcher Cargo

$1,150per set
£869.26per set
€998.93per set
CA$1,601.37per set
A$1,781.46per set
CHF 933.86per set
MX$21,768.96per set
NOK 11,891.56per set
SEK 11,194.26per set
DKK 7,456.64per set
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About the Item

Pair of 17th century Chinese porcelain blue and white boxes painted with flowering branches of prunus growing from rockwork. These tiny transitional period (1620-1683) boxes were recovered by Captain Michael Hatcher from the wreck of a ship that sunk in the South China seas in approximately 1643. The hoard was the subject of a large sale at Christie's Amsterdam in 1984. The finish on these pieces has been softened, with the blues more muted due to their 300-year stay in saltwater. A similar box is pictured on p. 23 of the Christie's catalog of June 12-13, 1984. Provenance: Christie's Amsterdam, Hatcher Cargo June 12-13, 1984.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)Diameter: 1.38 in (3.51 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1640-1649
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1640-1643
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7220241929672

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