Ca Mau shipwreck Kangxi cup (scholar in landscape)

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Description of Item This attractive 18th Century Blue and white cup is decorated with scholar in landscape setting motif. (The bulk of the ca mau cargo will be auctioned by Sothebys in Netherlands in Jan 07.)It was recovered from the Ca Mau shipwreck. Ca Mau province is located at the southern tip of Vietnam. The Ca Mau shipwreck was first discovered by fishermen in 1998. The artifacts discovered include pieces with Yongzheng mark. Hence, the date which it sank is most likely between 1723 and 1735 (Qing Yongzheng reign). If it is early part of Yongzheng, part of the ceramic cargo could be made during Kangxi Period. For any inquiry, please contact me at . Size : 6.5 cm (Dia). Condition: Good condition with minor glaze degradation and minor restoration to a glaze frit on the rim. BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON SHIPWRECK CERAMICS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA The earliest records of Chinese contact with the Southeast Asian region was during the Han Dynasty. Ancient Chinese porcelains, which are highly durable , bear testimony to the existence of the trade and cultural exchange. The Chinese traded them for spices, aromatic and other exotic products, such as kingfisher feather, rhinoceros horns and pearls and etc, from the region. In Southeast Asia Chinese porcelains were highly treasured and being kept as family heirlooms and used as funerary objects, many of which have been excavated and could be found in museums and private collections. The lucrative maritime trade had enabled many adventurous merchants to accumulate great wealth But it was also the cause of many human tragedies. For those who made the hazardous journeys, both merchants and sailors, they had to overcome storms, pirates and treacherous reefs. Many succumbed to the dangers. Over more than two thousand years of maritime trade, the ocean floor of the South China sea has become the graveyard of numerous shipwrecks. In view of the high commercial values, numerous salvage operations both legal and illegal were made to recover the artifacts. Among the finds, those from the Hatcher cargo, Diana cargo, Nanking cargo and Tek Sing cargo , were auctioned off with great success by reputable auction houses. One of the the biggest discovery so far of sunken treasure was the Late Tang wreck in waters near the Bangka-Belitung islands in Sumatra. It was sold to the Singapore government in 2005 for US$32 million Many more wrecks will inevitably be discovered and the artifacts be recovered in future. According to the latest research by the Indonesia Navy and the Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry , t are at least 463 shipwrecks scattered throughout the country's seas. Many of the shipwreck artifacts have found their way through various channels to the antique markets around the world. Many of the pieces found in the sea of Vietnam and Indonesia could also be found in the antique market in Singapore. They includes those from the Binh Thuan , Nanking, Hoi, Ca Mau and other unidentified shipwrecks. We carry a substantial stock of porcelains from those wrecks. The publication of the findings of excavations of kiln sites by the Chinese archeologists have enable us to more confidently pin-point the place of production of many of the items. For those who are interested in acquiring antique porcelain for their beauty or owing a piece of history, we hope that such information will enhance your understanding and pleasure of collecting. Postage/shipping Overseas shipping via Air Parcel: US$13 Enjoy discount on shipping by purchasing 2 or more items. Full payment will be refunded if parcel is lost or item/s broken. Payment Payment by Paypal preferred. Alternatively, for purchases ... read more

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