Tek Sing Shipwreck Cargo, Qing Dynasty (circa 1820–1822).
An authentic South Chinese export blue-and-white porcelain dish recovered from the legendary Tek Sing ("True Star") cargo, which sank in the Gaspar Strait in 1822. Painted in underglaze cobalt with a stylized central floral motif and organic brushwork, this piece displays a soft, matte ocean-weathered patina from nearly two centuries of submersion. It retains its original Nagel Auctions salvage provenance labels (Lot #00.2686.47) on the base, providing full historical verification. In superb shipwreck-recovered condition.
Size (approx): 175 (D) × 30mm (H)
Tek Sing Shipwreck Cargo, Qing Dynasty (circa 1820–1822).
An authentic South Chinese export blue-and-white porcelain dish recovered from the legendary Tek Sing ("True Star") cargo, which sank in the Gaspar Strait in 1822. Painted in underglaze cobalt with a stylized central floral motif and organic brushwork, this piece displays a soft, matte ocean-weathered patina from nearly two centuries of submersion. It retains its original Nagel Auctions salvage provenance labels (Lot #00.2686.47) on the base, providing full historical verification. In superb shipwreck-recovered condition.
Size (approx): 175 (D) × 30mm (H)
