{"title":"Antiquities","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDorabiala’s Collection brings together carefully selected works of art, antiquities and unusual objects chosen for their beauty, craftsmanship and history — a personal collection shaped by curiosity, connoisseurship and a passion for objects with character.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"shipwreck-nguyễn-dynasty-blue-and-white-porcelain-bowl-with-floral-motif-ca-early-19th-century","title":"Shipwreck Nguyễn Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motif — ca. Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipwreck Nguyễn Dynasty Blue-and-White Porcelain Bowl with Floral Motif — ca. Early 19th Century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA distinctive Vietnamese blue-and-white porcelain bowl dating to the early Nguyễn Dynasty, circa early 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bowl is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with freely painted floral and scrolling motifs. The interior features concentric blue lines surrounding a stylised central motif, while the exterior is decorated with loosely painted floral and foliate designs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe vessel has a softly rounded profile with a short foot ring and a pale grey-green glazed surface. 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The distinctive rabbit motif is particularly charming, offering a fascinating glimpse into the naturalistic imagery employed by Roman potters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerra sigillata, commonly known as Samian ware, was among the most recognisable forms of fine tableware produced throughout the Roman Empire. Distinguished by its characteristic red surface and elaborate moulded decoration, it was widely distributed across Roman territories, particularly in Gaul, Italy and Britain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnimal motifs, including rabbits, birds and other creatures, frequently appeared alongside floral and geometric ornamentation on decorated Samian vessels, reflecting the artistic tastes and everyday material culture of the Roman world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe fragment retains its attractive reddish-brown surface, with clearly defined relief decoration. 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