16th-century Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shipwreck Plate
This mid 16th-century porcelain plate is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), this swatow plate features a phoenix bird motif and is encrusted with a large, fossilized marine oyster shell. The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation .
Details
Please note that vintage items embrace unique variations and imperections such as marine wear including glze dulling, discoloration, chipping, scratches, dirt, and rust.
Description
This mid 16th-century porcelain plate is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), this swatow plate features a phoenix bird motif and is encrusted with a large, fossilized marine oyster shell. The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation .
Details
Please note that vintage items embrace unique variations and imperections such as marine wear including glze dulling, discoloration, chipping, scratches, dirt, and rust.
