 |
 |
| Small Jars | Shallow Dish |
 |
|
| Vases | |
The pottery is from the wreck of a Thai vessel lost in the South China Sea in the mid to late 1400’s. The ship sunk in 70 meters of water near the port of Hoi An
Salvaged during the summers of 1998 – 1999 this find, known as the Hoi An Hoard, constitutes a major contribution to the history of Asian ceramics. The ware is presumed to have its origin in Vietnam’s Red River Delta at the kilns of Hai Duong. The 14th and 15th centuries mark an apex in Vietnamese culture.
During this period, Vietnam replaced China as the predominant exporter of glazed
ceramics to South East Asia.
These salvaged pieces reflect the aesthetic sensibility and the culture of
medieval Vietnam.
Copyright Restrictions : All images are provided for reference only and may not be reproduced without permission.
