A new underwater archaeological site near the northern breakwater of the port of Denia has brought to light a batch of ceramics S.XV and probable remains of a wreck. This finding has been made, fortuitously, by Jean Castera diving enthusiast, who has delivered the pieces found at the Archaeological Museum in the city.
Castera found six ceramic pieces, including five dishes and bowls, complete and in good condition, featuring typological and technological details that suggest belonging to the same pottery center, at least in the hand of one potter.
Says the municipal archaeologist, Josep Gisbert, these pieces "they originally had a white glazed roof, by application of varnishes derived from lead oxides. They come from a Valencian workshop, probably from Paterna or Manises, and the date suggested by the set is the second half of the fifteenth century. The remaining piece is a fragmentary vase with a spherical body and a handle. Only the boot is left of the neck and handle. "
This archaeological finding is considered important because "documents the maritime trade of Valencian tableware during the late Middle Ages, in relation to the so-called Derelicte Simó", Which has already been studied by the museum.
The Archaeological Museum has reported the discovery to the Center for Underwater Archeology of Catalonia, for technical assistance to carry out an inspection of the site of the discovery, in order to assess the existence of other archaeological remains linked to a probable sunken ship.
