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an authentic, 15th-century Vietnamese ceramic bowl recovered from the famous Hoi An Hoard shipwreck. This piece features traditional hand-painted blue and white underglaze motifs, crafted in the historic Chu Dau kilns of the Red River Delta.
The base still retains its original, official SAGA / VISAL/ Ministry of Culture authentication stickers showing the unique inventory inventory number: 161125. These labels trace back to the official salvage project and the subsequent historic Butterfields sale held in San Francisco in 2000.
Historical Background: The Hoi An wreck was discovered in the 1990s off the coast of Vietnam. It carried a massive cargo of high-quality Vietnamese export porcelain dating from the mid-to-late 15th century. This era represents the peak of Vietnamese ceramic artistry, blooming while China's Ming Dynasty had restricted its maritime trade exports.
Condition:Good antique condition consistent with spending roughly 500 years on the ocean floor. Displays beautiful, authentic sea-aged characteristics, including minor glaze degradation, firing variations, and standard wear typical of shipwreck artifacts. Please review all photos carefully to assess the exact glaze condition, shape, and physical characteristics.
