Antique Annamese Blue / White Stoneware Covered Box from Vietnam / SE Asia

Description

This is a Very Fine example of an Antique Annamese Blue / White Stoneware Small Covered Box with a Cobalt Blue underglaze decoration.
This item dates from the 15th Century to the the early 16th century
from what is now the northern part of Vietnam
.  Annamese aka Tongkinese ceramics were exported to a various parts of Southeast Asia during this period especially to populated areas of the large Indonesian archipelago.  These ceramics are also referred to as Trade Pottery since they were produced primarily for markets throughout Southeast Asia.
Annamese Stoneware / Ceramics is a well-documented collecting category for Dealers / Museums located around the world.  My father purchased most of his Annamese ceramics when he was stationed in Jakarta as a member of the U.S diplomatic corps in the mid-1960's.
This particular covered box has a Chrysanthemum Spray on the top of the lid as well as eight alternating panels separated by double vertical lines on the sides of the lid.
Dimensions: 2 inches high, 3 inches wide. Weight: 4.9 Ounces
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Returns accepted if not completely satisfied.
Provenance: Collection of Don T. Christensen, Penang, Malaysia