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SAGA VISAL Hoi An Hoard blue white 18thC pear jarlet water dropper #122621

$ 47.51

Availability: 43 in stock
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Modified Item: No
  • Condition: NOS-technically, never sold during its era, sat on the bottom of the ocean at the upper level of the excavation site. signs of aquatic life, residue, stains - shell or other sealife object inside, comes with jarlet / water dropper.
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Vietnam

    Description

    Hoi An Hoard blue white 18thC  pear shaped porcelain jarlet water dropper butterfields labels
    NOS-technically, never sold, sat on the bottom of the ocean at the upper level of the excavation site. signs of aquatic life, residue, stains - shell or other sealife object inside, comes with jarlet / water dropper.
    From the Butterfield's auction in the early naughts, retains the catalog sticker on the bottom. These aren't coming up often anywhere, it's all bowls and plates. Be unique with this small piece of antiquity.
    Measures about 2" tall by just over 2" wide.
    No chips, crustacean, coral, etc. It had been submerged for >200 years.
    Please see photos and ask questions TY
    The story of the storm that sank the shop and the eventual recovery in the 90s is interesting reading. That these items survived over 200 yrs is amazing.
    Ships within two business days of confirmed payment via USPS First Class OR USPS priority mail - buyer's choice/option.