Brian Sanders (British, B. 1937) "Ming Treasure Ship" Signed lower right. Original Oil on Masonite painting. Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation. This painting was published on the Republic of the Marshall Islands History's Greatest Fighting Ships sheetlet issued December 1, 1998. During the Ming Dynasty (1388-1644), China built history's largest wooden ships -- some as long as 440 feet. Known as Treasure Ships, these great vessels carried gifts to more than 30 foreign governments and also brought gift-bearing foreign ambassadors back to China. Image Size: 10.5 x 13 in. Overall Size: 14.5 x 17 in. Unframed. (B15994)