Nanyang Shipwreck: Sisatchanali ring-handled bottle
Recovered from the Nanyang shipwreck by Sten Sjostrand
15 cm (5.9 in.) in height
Provenance: Nanhai Marine Archeology items N-808
The Coppola Collection

The Nanyang cargo (date range 1372-1390) is one of the earliest discoveries of true Celedon from the Sisatchanali kilns.  There were 402 pieces recovered from the Nanyangsite.

This piece is considered to be among the earliest examples of ring-handled bottles that came from the northern village (Ban Ko Noi) of the Sisatchanali city. It dates to about CE 1380. The bottle is totally intact with good glaze remains. This type of bottle is rare and difficult to find (at least authentic examples) in the antique market or museums.