An Annamese bowl of round form on a raised foot, hand painted in iron red dating to the 15th - 16th Century Vietnam, likely from the Hoi An Shipwreck. Includes a later carved wood plinth, perfectly fitted to the bowls foot size.
Measurements: 18cm diameter x 11cm high (including plinth)
Condition: The surface displays notable desaturation of colour and areas of enamel loss, consistent with prolonged submersion underwater. The iron red (now more pinkish) is the predominant remaining colour; however, green and yellow were likely part of the original paintwork. The glaze has softened and dulled with age and exhibits a yellowed tinge. The bowl retains inherent firing imperfections, including burst air bubbles, iron-rich spotting, and minor debris interference. There are small chips and a manufacturing-related stress crack around the foot rim. No evidence of restoration is observed.
