{"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. Its relatively spontaneous brushwork and restrained decoration are characteristic of Vietnamese blue-and-white ceramics produced for domestic use and regional trade during the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe surface retains extensive marine encrustation and mineral deposits, particularly around the exterior, foot and interior walls, giving the piece a strong shipwreck character. These deposits, together with glaze wear and surface alteration, are consistent with prolonged underwater exposure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe bowl remains largely complete, with age-related wear, small chips and losses to the rim, glaze imperfections, surface deposits and areas of encrustation. The painted decoration remains clearly visible throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Vietnamese\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5cm x 5.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDynasty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nguyễn Dynasty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ca. early 19th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Glazed porcelain \/ stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Underglaze cobalt-blue floral and scrolling motifs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Age-related wear, small rim chips and losses, glaze imperfections and extensive marine encrustation consistent with shipwreck recovery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorabiala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58924549669238,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/1376\/3958\/files\/AntiqueCeladonBowlwithCobaltEmblem.png?v=1791406906","url":"https:\/\/dorabiala.com\/products\/shipwreck-nguy%e1%bb%85n-dynasty-blue-and-white-porcelain-bowl-with-floral-motif-ca-early-19th-century","provider":"My Store 3","version":"1.0","type":"link"}