China, Empire. A Three-Piece Set of Porcelain Recovered from the Geldermalsen; The Nanking Cargo, c. 1752 Hold surrounding a green painted Arrow

surrounding a green painted Arrow Cross

while the top bears a brown leather strap with a buttonhole meeting a magnetic metal stud on the outer flap

on February 28th

part of the leafing on the bottom sprig is missing

measuring 75 mm (w) x 24

China, Empire. A Three-Piece Set of Porcelain Recovered from the Geldermalsen; The Nanking Cargo, c. 1752 Hold surrounding a green painted ArrowA well preserved three piece set of porcelain dishes recovered from the Geldermalsen in 1985 after being under water for 235 years, consisting of two small cups and one plate. 1. Plate. A small porcelain plate, depicting a blue and white pattern of a small house on the edge of a cliff, with a glossy finish, the reverse with a paper label reading Christies Lot (Lot # Stricken through) The Nanking Cargo, measuring 100 mm in diameter, with a moderately