TWO VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE ENAMELED PORCELAIN DOUBLE GOURD BOTTLES, SHIPWRECK CARGO ARTIFACTS, POSSIBLY 15TH/16TH CENTURIES, with one having the top bulbous knob centering crossed tusks within stylized pearl decoration and alternating ribbon-tied auspicious vessels, above a cylindrical neck on a flat shoulder of lotus petal banding, over a bulbous body enclosing spread winged "chich choe" birds amidst delicate scrolling peony stems, on a lotus petal detailed ring base encircling an unglazed brown tinted underside, height: 9", diameter: 5 1/2"; one having a top bulbous knob centering a short shaped spout flanked by blossoming lotus stems alternating scrolling clouds, above a cylindrical neck enclosing a stylized foliage painted collar, on a bulbous body with jeweled lotus petal ringed shoulder, over sides with spread winged "chich choe" birds amidst delicate scrolling peony stems, on a lotus petal banded base, over a brown tinted underside, height: 8 3/4", diameter: 5 1/4".

Each with crackle glaze throughout, surface buildup and some staining throughout, marine encrustations, marks and scratches, slightly matte surface due to buildup as well as marine environment exposure, short spout with light hairline crack. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."