Ming Qing Dynasty Chinese Porcelain Spoon | Javanese Trade Route Ceramic

Ming to Qing Dynasty Chinese porcelain spoon recovered from Java and Sumatra trade route sites. This museum-quality ceramic tableware artifact represents centuries of maritime commerce between China and the Indonesian archipelago.

Historical Context:
The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) and Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 CE) periods saw extensive porcelain production for both domestic use and export markets. Chinese ceramic tableware traveled throughout Southeast Asia via maritime trade routes, with Java and Sumatra serving as major trading hubs. This spoon exemplifies the everyday ceramic wares that accompanied the more elaborate export porcelain.

Provenance:
Recovered from Java and Sumatra trade route collection sites in Indonesia. The presence of Chinese porcelain tableware in these regions demonstrates the extensive maritime commerce that connected Chinese kilns with Southeast Asian markets during the Ming and Qing periods.

Specifications:
Period: Ming-Qing Dynasty (1368-1912 CE)
Origin: China
Type: Ceramic spoon
Source: Java and Sumatra trade routes

Collector's Note:
Sold as a collector piece requiring professional appraisal. Perfect for collectors of Chinese export porcelain, Southeast Asian trade artifacts, and historic ceramic tableware.