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The 300 Years of Maritime Trade exhibition showcases the material evidence recovered from the shipwrecks Breaker Reef and Pawikan Shoal (13th century CE), Pandanan (middle-late 15th century CE), Lena Shoal and Santa Cruz (late 15th –early 16th centuries CE), and the San Isidro and Kanduli Shoal (late 16th century CE). The archaeological objects that includes Asian porcelain and stoneware ceramics from China, Thailand, Vietnam, and Myanmar; pottery, metals (tin and brass ingots, bronze gongs, bronze weighing scale), and crocodile teeth reveal valuable information about ancient maritime trade that contributes to our knowledge of Philippine history.
The 300 Years of Maritime Trade in the Philippines Gallery is a gallery located within the National Museum of Anthropology in the Philippines. The gallery is dedicated to showcasing the rich history of maritime trade in the Philippines, spanning a period of 300 years from the 16th to the 19th century. It features a collection of artifacts and objects related to the trade activities and exchanges that took place between the Philippines and various countries such as China, Spain, and Mexico.
The gallery provides insights into the cultural practices, beliefs, and technologies related to maritime trade during this period, as well as the impact of these activities on Philippine society and culture. The 300 Years of Maritime Trade in the Philippines Gallery is an important part of the National Museum of Anthropology, as it promotes awareness and appreciation of the Philippines' historical connections to the wider world and its role in global trade and exchange.