【Qionghai】Special Exhibition of Archaeological Achievements of the No.1 and No.2 Shipwrecks on the Northwest Slope of the South China Sea, 'Deep Blue Treasure'

This exhibition features approximately 409 pieces (sets) of cultural relics unearthed from archaeological excavations at two shipwreck sites. The exhibition closely focuses on the discovery, investigation, preliminary research results, expansion and extension, and cultural relic protection of the two shipwreck sites. The content is divided into three parts: ‘Exploring the Depths and Seeking Treasures’, ‘Exquisite Treasures in the Underwater Palace’, and ‘Skillful Restoration and Renewal’. Through the exquisite cultural relics unearthed from the No.1 and No.2 shipwrecks on the northwest slope of the South China Sea, it showcases the development process of underwater archaeology from shallow seas to deep seas and from near seas to far seas.

As learned from the cultural and museum circle, fahua colored porcelain is the star exhibit of this exhibition. A total of 13 pieces (sets) of fine works are on display. The fahua colored porcelain discovered through archaeology is extremely rare and is found in shipwrecks for the first time. These archaeological discoveries prove the export of fahua colored porcelain from Jingdezhen in the mid-Ming Dynasty and provide physical materials for locating kiln sites and clarifying sources.

There is also a red and green colored bowl with the inscription ‘Made in the Bingyin Year’, which confirms that the shipwreck belongs to the Zhengde period of the Ming Dynasty (1506 AD), reflecting the contribution of the South China Sea trade route.

Opening hours: September 27 – November 27. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.