Description:

Vietnam, ca. 15th Century CE. An adorable and historically fascinating pair of porcelain water droppers. These water droppers bear stickers with lot numbers from the SAGA/VISAL project to recover porcelain pieces from the famous 15th century shipwreck. The "Hoi An Hoard" consists of important porcelain pieces that gave historians a fresh glimpse into Vietnam's illustrious artistic past. The examples here are both water droppers for use in the art of calligraphy. The first is in the shape of a cow or calf, with curled legs, tail, and detailed face. The second is a small fat pony also with curled legs and head turned to face its tail. 3-1/2" L for cow, 2" L for pony. Authenticity Guaranteed.The starting price is the price at which the piece can sell.

  • Provenance: Part of the SAGA/VISAL Hoi An Hoard recovery; ex-private Arizona collection.
  • Notes: All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids, papered by our parent company, Artemis Gallery Ancient Art, as well as Antiquities-Saleroom.
  • Condition: Intact/excellent condition, save minor sea stains and encrustation as shown.

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