Porcelain Dish Fragment
- 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.