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Fig. 14.6 Chinese porcelain shards collected from archaeological work at San Blas

be read. There are not many cases of Zhangzhou sherds with marks. However,
when there is a mark, it is not clear. This means that the artisans who painted
did not know what they were writing. This type falls chronologically at the end
of 17th century and lasts until the 18th century (Fig. 14.7)
8. A bowl of blue and white, which has a flower pattern and curved lines. This
type was manufactured in Fujian, most likely in Zhangzhou. It is commonly
excavated in many parts of Asia and other countries and was produced in large
quantities. It can be dated to the second half of the 17th century and lasts until
the 18th century (Fig. 14.8)
9. A plate of blue and white, with motifs of circles and points. In fact, these circles
are a part of flowers. This type was produced in Jingdezhen from the late 17th
century to the 18th century. They are excavated in many parts of Asia, such as
Banten (Java) (Fig. 14.9)
10. Large plates of blue and white, with a geometric design on the edge. These are
the most abundant type among the porcelains found in San Blas. In the center, it

Fig. 14.7 Chinese porcelain shards collected from archaeological work at San Blas