May 31, 2007

Ancient Currency - Tin Ingots



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.

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.

May 30, 2007

Turiang Wreck



These were found from the Turiang wreck. They are now exhibited at the National Museum.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.