Centuries-old porcelain originated in China during the Ming dynasty (1368 to 1644), and it was during that reign that Ming vases became an artistic and status symbol. During the Ming dynasty rule ...

They had porcelain and logs onboard. World 500-year-old ... Experts determined that the first shipwreck dates to the Zhengde period of the Ming dynasty — which lasted from 1506 until 1521.

When talking about Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) porcelain, people usually focus on artifacts from the rule of Chenghua (1465-87), considered the peak of porcelain-making in China.

Underwater archaeologists in China have recovered more than 900 artifacts from two merchant vessels that sank to the bottom of the South China Sea during the Ming dynasty. The ships are located ...

Porcelain pot valued at £100 sells for more than £100,000 after bidders speculate it could be a priceless Ming artefact The jardiniere went for a whopping £104,000 at Duke's Auctioneers, Dorchester ...

A treasure trove of Ming dynasty porcelain has been recovered from a shipwreck off the coast of Malaysia. About 20% of the salvaged 6,000 blue and white porcelain items are in pristine condition, ...

The porcelain bowl dates to 15th century China. The lucky buyer paid the $35 asking price. It’s expected to go for $300,000 to $500,000 at auction by Sotheby’s.

Three men snatched Ming dynasty antiques worth more than 3.5 million US dollars (£2.78 million) from a Swiss museum shortly before they allegedly plotted to murder a career criminal convicted of ...

HAINAN PROVINCE, CHINA—The Guardian reports that two shipwrecks dated to the Ming Dynasty have been discovered nearly 5,000 feet underwater and about 12 miles apart in the South China Sea. One ...

During the Ming dynasty, China's porcelain production flourished, creating vases and cups that symbolised status and artistry, being extremely expensive. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025.