16th-century Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shipwreck Bowl fff 5" brim and 5

5" brim and 5

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16th-century Ming Dynasty Porcelain Shipwreck Bowl fff 5" brim and 5This mid 16th century porcelain bowl is among John Derian's trove of handpicked vintage & antique goods. Dating back to the late Ming Dynasty era (c. 1540 AD), this swatow bowl features a blue & white motif and is encrusted with large, fossilized oyster shells. The piece maintains a marine patina after being submerged in water for centuries before its recovery during a historical shipwreck salvage excavation . Details approx. 6" Diameter, 6" Deep