Early 19th Century Small Patterned Chinese Tek Sing Cargo Bowl accessories no arms or legs etc

no arms or legs etc

It is handwoven from bamboo and it would have been used for general use: carrying clothes to wash

Historically this jug is rooted in the peasantry culture of the Great Hungarian Plain

and fraying edges are present

The finish shows a beautiful dark lacquer which has started to wear

Early 19th Century Small Patterned Chinese Tek Sing Cargo Bowl accessories no arms or legs etcThis stunning little bowl was found in the Tek Sing shipwreck in 1822. It showcases a colourless glaze, which was probably affected by its time submerged in the water. This bowl is quite unique as it holds an interesting, almost labyrinthian pattern. In the very centre , there is a carving of a flower too. The style of this bowl is very beautiful and it holds a prominent piece of Chinese history. Dimensions are as follows: H 1. 5cm, W 10. 5cm, D 10.