This bowl is decorated in underglaze blue with an abstract design of dots and dashes on the border and a floral design in the centre.It was part of the 'Nanking Cargo' from Geldermalse, a Dutch East India Company ship, wrecked in the South China Sea, on its homeward journey, with tea, blue and white porcelain and gold ingots.The porcelain ware comprised large quantities of dinner plates, tea cups and saucers, bowls, milk jugs and other matching tableware, which were in high demand in Europe during the 18th century.
