Ming Dynasty Ceramics from Binh Thuan Shipwreck

Four Chinese Binh Thuan shipwreck Swatow/Zhangzhou ceramics,…
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Four Chinese Binh Thuan shipwreck Swatow/Zhangzhou ceramics, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), early 17th century, comprising two bowls and two dishes. The two bowls decorated to the centre with a lion chasing a ball with remnants of overglaze leaves in green and red, one with marine encrustation, bearing the Binh Thuan shipwreck numbers 50151 & 41318. The two dishes decorated with phoenixes in underglaze blue, the larger bearing the Binh Thuan shipwreck no. 13150, and the smaller dish no. 36371. Accompanied by the Christies Australia auction catalogue and two certificates of authenticity for the two bowls and one plate. The dishes 26.9 cm and 25 cm diameter. The bowls 8.5 cm and 9 cm high. Provenance: Provenance: Christie's Australia, the Binh Thuan shipwreck, 1 & 2 March 2004.

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Overglaze on Porcelain - Overglaze decoration on porcelain refers to a decorative technique where designs are painted onto a fired and glazed porcelain surface, and then fired again at a lower temperature to fuse the decorative design onto the glaze surface. This technique allows for a wide range of colors and intricate designs that would not be possible with underglaze decoration, which is applied before the glaze is fired.

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