Fronteira Palace looks like an incredible place to visit. It’s fascinating to think how Chinese porcelain had such an impact on early global trade and may well have been one of the worlds first global “brands”.
You mention that the salvaged porcelain from Espadarte was fired in 1553, do we know the provenance of these items was Jingdezhen, or Dehua or Foshan?
Fired in 1553. And still a delight today. Testament to the skill of Chinese craftsmen. I look at my Oppo phone purchased this week and see the same attention to detail and aesthetics. I would dearly have loved to invest in a Huawei product, but its banned here in Australia. As a craftsman potter I pored over books dedicated to the Japanese and Chinese craft ethic. And I love what Grandpa Amu does with his little axe, chisel and plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fAVQqJaY0
Thank you, Andrew, for an article with delightful pictures and a story that reminds us of the interconnections between cultures centuries ago. Shipwreck archaeology is an exciting field that will lead to further clarifications on trade and commerce in past centuries.
Wonderful writing & photos, thank you Andrew.
Fronteira Palace looks like an incredible place to visit. It’s fascinating to think how Chinese porcelain had such an impact on early global trade and may well have been one of the worlds first global “brands”.
You mention that the salvaged porcelain from Espadarte was fired in 1553, do we know the provenance of these items was Jingdezhen, or Dehua or Foshan?
Fascinating, as always Andrew.
Excellent descriptions of the Ming porcelain trade with Lisbon, Portugal and the beautification of the palaces. A true treat to view and read about.
Fired in 1553. And still a delight today. Testament to the skill of Chinese craftsmen. I look at my Oppo phone purchased this week and see the same attention to detail and aesthetics. I would dearly have loved to invest in a Huawei product, but its banned here in Australia. As a craftsman potter I pored over books dedicated to the Japanese and Chinese craft ethic. And I love what Grandpa Amu does with his little axe, chisel and plane: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0fAVQqJaY0
And a happy and healthy New Year to you. Andrew
Thank you, Andrew, for an article with delightful pictures and a story that reminds us of the interconnections between cultures centuries ago. Shipwreck archaeology is an exciting field that will lead to further clarifications on trade and commerce in past centuries.