
These are 'black tin' used by the ancient traders as a currency after barter trading became less popular. It was exhibited by the Malaysian National Museum.
May 31, 2007
Ancient Currency - Tin Ingots
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Tanjung Simpang Merayau Wreck

These were found on the Tanjung Simpang Merayau wreck. Exquisite pottery that looks similarly Chinese. These artifacts are being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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May 30, 2007
May 29, 2007
Imperial seal from the Nanhai Wreck

One of the most lavish wrecks the Nanhai, yielded this imperial seal. The artifact is being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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May 28, 2007
Ivory - Salvaged From Wreck

An elephant's tusk, ivory, was found in one of the ancient wrecks off the Malaysian waters. The artifacts are being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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May 27, 2007
Chinese Blue Floral Plates Salvaged from Diana Wreck

A toy clipper was among items salvaged from the Diana Wreck. Other items included blue porcelain plates that are distinctively Chinese. These items are now being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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May 26, 2007
More Items From Diana Wreck

More items were found in the Diana Wreck located in Tangjung Kling, Malacca. The artifacts are being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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Old Bell - Diana Wreck

An old bell (left) was among items found in the Diana Wreck located in Tangjung Kling, Malacca. The artifacts are being exhibited at the National Museum in Kuala Lumpur.
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