Antiques Swatow Pewter Tea Caddy Container Antique Chinese Bottle Canister

This is an antique Chinese  pewter tea caddy that is marked on the bottom with Chinese character writing. 

 4 sides are hand engraved with image of  bamboo, lotus, pine and vase with plant in, 2 side with  Chinese character.  

This item was found in the shipwreck at the bottom of Chao phraya river in Ayutthaya province, middle of Thialand. 

Probably imported from Swatow province of Chinese in King Rama V. (about 100 yrs.)

Size : 6 1/2" tall x 4 3/8" x 2 3/4".

Date :  circa early 19th century.

Condition :  some dents and scratches.

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Underglaze Black Ceramic Bowl Pottery Shipwreck

 Chinese Ming Dynasty  Swatow Underglaze Black Ceramic Bowl Pottery Shipwreck

This auction for authentic antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Zhangzhou(Swatow) underglaze black ceramic rice bowl.  This item was found shipwreck at the bottom of the Chao Phya river in Singburi Province, 

in the middle of Thailand.

Origin : China.

Condition :  decorated with busy circular designs on the outside, inside is completely white (became ivory color from age). There are crazes entire the body.(but charming).  There are cracks on upper rim. 

Color : Black motif on white background. 

Age :  1368-1644 AD.

Size : bottom dia.=45 mm., upper dia.=120 mm., 50 mm. height.

Weight : 200 g.

original

This rice bowl was produced in China, probably in the city of Jingdezhen of Jiangxi province or in one of the coastal cities.  It was brought to Southeast Asia (included of Siam) as a valuable trade-good probably by an ancient Chinese trading ship that later sunk into the sea.

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Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Swatow Underglaze Black Ceramic Bowl

Swatow Underglaze Black Ceramic Bowl 

Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Swatow Underglaze Black Ceramic Bowl 

This auction for authentic antique Chinese Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) Zhangzhou(Swatow) underglaze black ceramic rice bowl.  This item was found at the bottom of the Chao Phya river in Singburi Province, in the middle of Thailand.

Origin : China.

Condition :  decorated with busy circular designs on the outside, inside is completely white (became ivory color from age). There are crazes entire the body.(but charming).  There are cracks on upper rim. 

Color : Black motif on white background.

Age : 13 th century, Ming dynasty of China. 

Size : bottom dia.=45 mm., upper dia.=120 mm., 50 mm. height.

Weight : 200 g.

 sold