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Unidentified early-1700s wreck off the Dominican Republic

1486. Large, intact earthenware “olive” jar. 9280 grams, 20” tall and 13” in
diameter. Akin to the amphorae of ancient times, “olive” jars (so named for either
their shape or contents, or both) came in many shapes and sizes, this one a bit more
elongated than most, with round bottom and typically thick rolled lip at top (intact
except for small chip before salvage), lots of coral encrustation all over, impressive
display. (Packing and shipping to be invoiced separately.) With Anchor Research photo-
certificate #BP0022. Estimate: $750-$1,100.

“Ca Mau wreck,” sunk ca. 1723-35 off Vietnam

1487. Chinese blue-on-white porcelain teacup and saucer,
Kangxi period. 114 grams, the saucer 4-1/4” in diameter and the cup
2-1/2” in diameter and 1-1/2” tall. Both intact but with glaze eroded
away, the designs all very clear, showing human figures on landscapes,
the saucer with brown exterior. With Sedwick certificates. Estimate:
$150-$225.

1488. Chinese blue-on-white saucer, Kangxi period, floral design. 69.61
grams, 4-1/4” in diameter. Very well preserved, with glaze mostly intact and floral design
rather vivid, typically brown on exterior. With Sedwick certificate that refers to this
salvage as “Vung Tao II” due to similarity to the earlier find before the “Ca Mau” find
was officially announced. Estimate: $100-$150.

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