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Porcelain Dish Fragment — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Porcelain Dish Fragment

Maritime Archaeology Museum Trade and Commerce Colonical
Period
Colonical
Date
2025-10-09
Materials
Porcelain
Dimensions
L-22.2cm, W-13cm, H-7.5cm, THK-6mm
Site
Maha Rawana site
Location
Galle > Maritime Archaeology Museum > Gallery 01 > Cabinet 10
Inventory
IS/SP/00001/0014

Full Description

This fragment of a porcelain bowl was recovered from the waters surrounding Maha Ravana Fort. It was used to contain liquid or semi-liquid food. The bowl features a raised foot ring, which provided stability and helped prevent the vessel from tipping over while aboard ships.
Historical Context From the excavation conducted at the Maha Ravana Rock site in 2009
Interesting Facts This vase has a blue pattern that looks like roses.