Ca Mau Shipwreck Porcelain Teacup with Pheasant

Object Description

A porcelain teacup from the Cau Mau shipwreck featuring an everted mouth with a scalloped rim and a low foot. The exterior is enriched with eight panels of alternating floral and landscape scenes painted in varying blue tones. The centre of the interior displays a pheasant facing left sat upon rocks and flowers. The scene is framed by two thin rings and a band of geometric and floral motifs along the rim.

Date: Early 18th century AD
Period: Qing Dynasty

Object History

From the Ca Mau shipwreck, which sank between 1723-1735 and was recovered in 1998.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, some dulling of glaze to age and seawater exposure. Minor chips to the rim. Item reference number written by the previous owner to the base along with the official Ca Mau sticker.

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