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Porcelain Jar — Maritime Archaeology Museum

Porcelain Jar

Maritime Archaeology Museum Maritime History Colonical
Period
Colonical
Date
2025-07-22
Materials
porcelain
Dimensions
H-14cm,
Site
Godawaya Shipwreck
Inventory
MAMG/09/SL/S/GB/2M/39

Full Description

Jar from the 'Bottle Wreck' at Great Basses, Kirinda. It may have been used for storing consumable items.
Historical Context The so-called “Bottle Wreck” refers to a historically significant shipwreck located at Great Basses Reef, off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, near Kirinda. The site, named for the large number of glass bottles and storage containers found there, dates to the early 18th century and has yielded a rich collection of trade goods, including ceramics, glassware, coins, and metal artifacts.

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