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Lot #19: A LARGE & AUTHENTIC ANCIENT CIRCA 1450-1500 HOI AN HOARD CHARGER FROM A SHIPWRECK with Bonhams Provenance

Sold for

$65.00

Time Remaining:

Closed

End time:

Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 7:02:00 PM

Provenance: Bonhams and Butterfields (San Francisco, California), formerly known as Butterfield and Butterfield.
Material and Technique: Ceramic
Subject Matter/Theme: Stylized Kanji character "Family () " in the center of the charger. Just around this kanji, there appear to be blossoming flowers and leaves.
Signed: No.
Time Period: 1450-1500
Measurements: Approximately 12.5" in diameter and 4.25" tall.
This ancient plate was excavated from the important Hoi-An shipwreck. The Hoi-An was a huge, overloaded trading ship that sank in the mid 15th Century, probably due to a catastrophic typhoon. The ship was carrying a substantial cargo of High Quality Vietnamese Ming export porcelain. We know that the Hoi An wares were produced in Kilns near modern-day Hanoi and were probably bound for the European Market before the ship was cruelly destroyed and sunk 250 feet into the cold waters of the South China Sea. The fascinating story of the Hoi-An and its recovery has been made into a best-selling novel by Frank Pope, entitled Dragon Sea: A True Tale of Treasure, Archeology, and Greed Off the Coast of Vietnam.
In contrast to many unprovenanced Hoi An pieces on the market, this ceramic has been officially recorded by the Vietnamese authorities (VISAL), whose sticker is affixed to the artifact.  The recent ratification of the UNESCO convention by South East Asian countries will effectively put a halt to all future shipwreck salvage operations.  Consequently, legitimately recorded pieces such as the present example are finite in supply and currently represent a fantastic investment opportunity.
Other ceramics from the Hoi An can now be found on display in the worlds top museums, including the Ashmolean and the British museum, among other museums. 

Condition: This charger has minor wear and a 9" long hairline crack. Please enlarge digital images to see if there is any other damage that I may have missed.
Measurements: Approximately 12.5" in diameter and 4.25" tall.

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, March 13 2022 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Category A: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Pickup Location:  Pixley Street, San Francisco, CA, 94112 MAP

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Bidding Starts:

Monday, February 28, 2022 at 3:00:00 AM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Friday, March 11, 2022 between 3:00:00 AM and 3:32:00 AM UTC

See individual items for exact closing times.

Bid Date

Bid Amount

Mar 11, 2022, 2:48:02 AM

$65.00

Mar 11, 2022, 2:48:02 AM

$60.00

Mar 10, 2022, 10:11:55 PM

$55.00

Mar 10, 2022, 10:11:24 PM

$50.00

Mar 10, 2022, 10:11:25 PM

$50.00

Mar 10, 2022, 9:49:43 PM

$41.00

Mar 10, 2022, 9:49:43 PM

$36.00

Mar 10, 2022, 7:24:28 AM

$32.00

Mar 10, 2022, 7:24:28 AM

$31.00

Mar 3, 2022, 6:40:13 AM

$23.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:25 PM

$22.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:16 PM

$21.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:16 PM

$20.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:10 PM

$11.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:10 PM

$10.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:05 PM

$6.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:58:05 PM

$5.00

Feb 28, 2022, 3:35:43 AM

$1.00

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