A VIETNAMESE/ANNAMESE BLUE AND WHITE PORCELAIN DOUBLE GOURD EWER, SHIPWRECK ARTIFACT, 15TH/16TH CENTURY, the stemmed dome form lid on a bud shape top with sides centering a continuous band of stylized waves, over a short neck with stylized calligraphy decoration and flaring to a compressed ovoid body, enclosing an applied roundel with a tightly detailed dragon and pearl in shallow relief within a rounded lappet paneled border, beneath a Buddhistic lion amidst stylized clouds ending above a short double lined flaring foot reversing to an unglazed brown swirl underside, flanked by a curved spout with an "S" form bracket opposite a split tendril form handle. Height: 11 3/4" Width: 6" Depth: 5"

Good condition for shipwreck porcelains of this age and use including but not limited to expected light marine encrustations, buildup and dulled surface glaze as well as crazing throughout. 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."