Ancient Chinese, Tek Sing shipwreck Pottery Plate. Spanish Export License. (No Reserve Price)
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Plate, a pottery dish from the Ancient Chinese Tek Sing shipwreck, dating to the 19th century, with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence.
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ITEM: Plate
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tek Sing shipwreck
PERIOD: 19th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 28 mm x 150 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Nagel auction, with oficial Tek Sing Trasure labels.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country.
The Tek Sing shipwreck, which occurred in February 1822, is one of the most significant maritime disasters in East Asian history. The ship, a large Chinese junk, was sailing from Amoy (modern-day Xiamen, China) to Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia) when it struck a reef in the Gaspar Strait. The ship was carrying a cargo of over 350,000 porcelain items, silks, spices, and other goods, intended for the Eastern and European markets. Tragically, over 1,500 people—most of them Chinese immigrants—drowned in the incident, with only 190 survivors. The wreck's immense loss of life has earned it the nickname "The Titanic of the East"
In 1999, the wreck of the Tek Sing was rediscovered by marine salvage expert Michael Hatcher. The site was located in the South China Sea, near the islands of Sumatra and Java. The salvage operation uncovered an astonishing collection of porcelain artifacts, including fine blue and white porcelain from the Dehua region of China. These items were carefully recovered and auctioned in Germany, where they became significant pieces for collectors and scholars studying early 19th-century Chinese export goods
The discovery of the Tek Sing wreck provided invaluable insight into both maritime trade routes and Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The cargo from the ship serves as a vital historical reference, particularly for understanding the global trade of goods between China and the wider world during the early 1800s. Unfortunately, the treasure of artifacts recovered from the wreck was dispersed, and the wreck site itself was destroyed during the salvage operations
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Plate
MATERIAL: Pottery
CULTURE: Chinese, Tek Sing shipwreck
PERIOD: 19th Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 28 mm x 150 mm diameter
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex Nagel auction, with oficial Tek Sing Trasure labels.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and Export Licence. If you are from outside the European Union, we will have to apply for the export licence again for your country.
The Tek Sing shipwreck, which occurred in February 1822, is one of the most significant maritime disasters in East Asian history. The ship, a large Chinese junk, was sailing from Amoy (modern-day Xiamen, China) to Batavia (now Jakarta, Indonesia) when it struck a reef in the Gaspar Strait. The ship was carrying a cargo of over 350,000 porcelain items, silks, spices, and other goods, intended for the Eastern and European markets. Tragically, over 1,500 people—most of them Chinese immigrants—drowned in the incident, with only 190 survivors. The wreck's immense loss of life has earned it the nickname "The Titanic of the East"
In 1999, the wreck of the Tek Sing was rediscovered by marine salvage expert Michael Hatcher. The site was located in the South China Sea, near the islands of Sumatra and Java. The salvage operation uncovered an astonishing collection of porcelain artifacts, including fine blue and white porcelain from the Dehua region of China. These items were carefully recovered and auctioned in Germany, where they became significant pieces for collectors and scholars studying early 19th-century Chinese export goods
The discovery of the Tek Sing wreck provided invaluable insight into both maritime trade routes and Chinese porcelain craftsmanship. The cargo from the ship serves as a vital historical reference, particularly for understanding the global trade of goods between China and the wider world during the early 1800s. Unfortunately, the treasure of artifacts recovered from the wreck was dispersed, and the wreck site itself was destroyed during the salvage operations
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese, Tek Sing shipwreck
Century/ Timeframe
19th Century A.D
Name of object
Plate. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2025
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
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Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
