box BM-1985-1119.4

Period:Ming dynasty Production date:1640 (circa)
Materials:porcelain, blanc de chine,
Technique:glazed

Dimensions:Diameter: 5.80 centimetres

Description:
‘Blanc de Chine’ box with moulded decoration and traces of glaze. This round box is mould made with relief decoration of a chrysanthemum growing from a rock on the lid encircled by a double raised band; the edges of the lid and the sides of the tray are fluted. The monochrome white glaze has been much eroded by the sea and has a dull grey cast. The tray is glazed inside but the cover is not glazed.
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Comments:Harrison-Hall 2001:The box was recovered from the Hatcher shipwreck, datable to 1643 (see BM 1984.0303.11a-b).