Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures And Monsoon Winds Virtual Tour (Singapore)

Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Wind is an exhibit that presents tens of thousands of precious ceramics as well as rare goods that were found in an ancient shipwreck. About twenty years ago, an incredible discovery was made in the Java Sea. Near the coast of Belitung, a diver found a strangely flat surface on the sea floor. This peculiar and unnatural surface was discovered to be much more than a bizarre ocean reef. It was a ship, lost in the depths for twelve centuries.

This ship, found to be an ancient cargo ship, was filled with items that were prepared for trade. These items included bronze mirrors, jars of spices, impressive ceramics, and intricately crafted metal works. Amazingly, the items were protected from most wear, and they tell a story of the past in pristine condition. The ship and its contents provide insight into China’s culture in the ninth century, with clues of its economy and trade system.

The Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Wind exhibit opens the public to pieces discovered among the sixty thousand buried with the ship. It is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that takes you under the ocean surface to explore ancient history.

To make this exhibit more timeless, Haroko Studio was commissioned to create the Shipwrecked: Tang Treasures and Monsoon Wind virtual tour. The Art Science Museum wanted the ability to share this exhibition online with anyone in the world long after it ended. Haroko Studio was extremely honoured to work on this rare exhibit.