Chinese Qing Tek Sing Shipwreck Blue & White Bowl 1822 Nagel Provenance Coa

An authentic Chinese Qing dynasty blue and white porcelain bowl from the celebrated Tek Sing shipwreck cargo, accompanied by its Certificate of Authenticity and retaining the original Nagel Auctions Tek Sing Treasures label to the underside.

The Tek Sing, a large Chinese trading junk, sank in the South China Sea on 6 February 1822 while carrying a substantial cargo of Chinese porcelain. The wreck was rediscovered in 1999, and much of the recovered porcelain was subsequently offered through Nagel Auctions in Stuttgart in November 2000.

This attractive bowl is of traditional tapering circular form with a slightly flared rim and raised circular foot. The exterior is decorated in underglaze cobalt blue with a traditional Chinese landscape incorporating architectural and natural elements, while the interior is largely undecorated.

The underside retains the distinctive Nagel Auctions Tek Sing Treasures collection label, providing an important connection to the original recovered cargo. The accompanying Certificate of Authenticity, issued by Pineapple Direct Ltd, identifies the piece as a blue and white bowl, reference TS 163.

Condition: The bowl displays characteristic surface wear, discolouration and deposits associated with its history and recovery. There are small chips and irregularities to the rim, together with a fine line visible on the exterior which may represent a hairline crack. Please examine the detailed photographs.

Dimensions:

* Diameter: Approximately 14cm

* Weight: 341g

* Height: Approximately 7cm (to be confirmed)

Origin: China

Period: Qing dynasty, late 18th to early 19th century, before 1822

Provenance: Tek Sing shipwreck cargo; Nagel Auctions, Stuttgart, November 2000.

Documentation: Accompanied by Certificate of Authenticity, reference TS 163.

A fascinating piece of maritime history, combining traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain with documented shipwreck provenance. An appealing addition to a collection of Chinese export ceramics, archaeological porcelain or maritime antiques.

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This work is offered as an antique object based on visual examination and comparative stylistic analysis. All statements regarding age, origin, attribution, and period represent informed scholarly opinion and are not guarantees of absolute fact.

Condition descriptions are based on external observation only. The interior, underside of the base, and any internal cavities or consecration materials have not been examined. No technical analysis (including XRF, thermoluminescence, or metallurgical testing) has been performed.

As is typical with antique bronzes, minor casting irregularities, surface wear, rubbing to high points, oxidation, and age-related imperfections are present and should be expected. No visible repairs or restorations are observed from the available views; however, the absence of hidden restorations cannot be guaranteed.

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