14th-Century Singapore Shipwreck Reveals Yuan Dynasty Porcelain and Mongol-Era Trade

14th-Century Singapore Shipwreck Reveals Yuan Dynasty Porcelain and Mongol-Era Trade

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Category : International Published on: March 05 2026

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  • A 14th-century shipwreck off Singapore has unveiled 3.5 tonnes of blue-and-white Yuan Dynasty porcelain, shedding light on maritime trade under the Mongol Empire. The vessel, likely a Chinese junk sailing from Quanzhou to Temasek (modern Singapore), carried 136 kilograms of porcelain, including pieces with imperial motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, and mandarin ducks. These designs helped date the wreck to between the late 1320s and 1371.
  • Marine archaeologist Michael Flecker led a four-year excavation in hazardous waters, overcoming strong currents and low visibility. Several intact or near-intact pieces survived, offering insights into craft and trade networks of the period.
  • The discovery highlights the global circulation of Yuan porcelain, made using Persian cobalt, and confirms Temasek as a thriving 14th-century port. Scholars view the wreck as evidence of Mongol-era artistic innovation, technological skill, and vibrant cross-cultural exchange.
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