Bowl (4) - Stoneware - Vung Tau Cargo sea find
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Four stoneware rice bowls from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (ca. 1690), originating from the Vung Tau Cargo sea find and bearing a greenish celadon to gray glaze with a characteristic matte, seawater‑altered texture, each bowl weighing about 176 g and measuring 5.5 cm in height by 12.5 cm in diameter, with recovery numbers and Christie’s 1992 provenance noted, in good used condition with minor rim wear and discoloration.
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Four stoneware rice bowls
Origin: Vung Tau Cargo (sea finds auctioned at Christie's 1992).
China, Kangxi.
These bowls belonged to the so-called provincial wares or utilitarian ceramics aboard.
The specific characteristics can be directly traced to this maritime find
Glaze and color: They bear a typical greenish celadon-type or grayish glaze, which, through centuries of exposure to seawater and salt, has acquired a characteristic matte, slightly worn texture.
Auction labels: The white stickers/labels on the side and foot ring (as visible on the selected bowls) are the original Christie’s auction lot stickers from the 1992 sale.
Example sticker 120 968:
Lot 968: The lower number 968 refers to the original lot number in the Christie's Amsterdam auction catalog from April 1992. This specific lot at the time consisted of a set of such stoneware provincial bowls from the Vung Tau Cargo.
Lot description: Under this lot number the bowls were described at the time as provincial wares from the Kangxi period (ca. 1690), documented with their typical matte glaze variations caused by centuries on the seabed.
120: The number 120 above is an internal reference, often linked to the then-box or administrative sorting during cataloging the tens of thousands of porcelain pieces recovered from the wreck.
Thanks to this sticker, this is the tangible evidence of the legal provenance from this world-famous maritime auction.
Condition: As is usual with sea finds, the bowls show minimal rim wear, baking blemishes, or slight discolorations from their time on the seabed
in addition the bowls are provided with numbers, originating from the recovery.
approx 176 grams per piece
height: 5.5 cm
diameter 12.5
see the photos for a good impression, part of the description
will be sent by registered mail
Seller's Story
Passion for Art, Antiques, and Collectibles. Always enthusiastically searching for interesting and beautiful Collectibles in Antiques, Art, Curiosities, Design & Vintage at markets, auctions, and estate sales.
I am fascinated by the story and history behind the various objects and their makers. The aim is to give these beautiful objects a new place among enthusiasts for their collection or to enhance their interior.
Started this dream as a sole proprietorship in 2018.
And of course, there is the love for the French Bulldog: Pip and especially successor Chouffe. That's why they are included again in my logo.
Translated by Google TranslateFour stoneware rice bowls
Origin: Vung Tau Cargo (sea finds auctioned at Christie's 1992).
China, Kangxi.
These bowls belonged to the so-called provincial wares or utilitarian ceramics aboard.
The specific characteristics can be directly traced to this maritime find
Glaze and color: They bear a typical greenish celadon-type or grayish glaze, which, through centuries of exposure to seawater and salt, has acquired a characteristic matte, slightly worn texture.
Auction labels: The white stickers/labels on the side and foot ring (as visible on the selected bowls) are the original Christie’s auction lot stickers from the 1992 sale.
Example sticker 120 968:
Lot 968: The lower number 968 refers to the original lot number in the Christie's Amsterdam auction catalog from April 1992. This specific lot at the time consisted of a set of such stoneware provincial bowls from the Vung Tau Cargo.
Lot description: Under this lot number the bowls were described at the time as provincial wares from the Kangxi period (ca. 1690), documented with their typical matte glaze variations caused by centuries on the seabed.
120: The number 120 above is an internal reference, often linked to the then-box or administrative sorting during cataloging the tens of thousands of porcelain pieces recovered from the wreck.
Thanks to this sticker, this is the tangible evidence of the legal provenance from this world-famous maritime auction.
Condition: As is usual with sea finds, the bowls show minimal rim wear, baking blemishes, or slight discolorations from their time on the seabed
in addition the bowls are provided with numbers, originating from the recovery.
approx 176 grams per piece
height: 5.5 cm
diameter 12.5
see the photos for a good impression, part of the description
will be sent by registered mail
Seller's Story
Passion for Art, Antiques, and Collectibles. Always enthusiastically searching for interesting and beautiful Collectibles in Antiques, Art, Curiosities, Design & Vintage at markets, auctions, and estate sales.
I am fascinated by the story and history behind the various objects and their makers. The aim is to give these beautiful objects a new place among enthusiasts for their collection or to enhance their interior.
Started this dream as a sole proprietorship in 2018.
And of course, there is the love for the French Bulldog: Pip and especially successor Chouffe. That's why they are included again in my logo.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1400-1900
Weight
176 g
Ceramics type
Stoneware
Title additional information
Vung Tau Cargo sea find
Number of objects
4
Country of origin
China
Material
Pottery
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Provenance
Auction house
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
5.5 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1650-1700
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