11/23/22 Report - Shipwreck Found. Orientalization of the New World. More on Mystery Object. How To Find More.

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Deep Water Shipwreck Discovered.

... For centuries, ships and boats have travelled these waters. Diving archaeologists have registered around 20 wrecks in shallow water. But the lake has never been examined beyond scuba diving depth of around 20-30 metres...

At 410 metres, the autonomous underwater vehicle Hugin from the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment, found a shipwreck...

Here is the link for more about that.

Shipwreck discovered at the bottom of Norway’s largest lake – possibly 700 years old (sciencenorway.no)

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Did you know that about the Asian influence in the New World at a very early date?

Here is the abstract from a great article.

This article examines the totality of Asia’s influence on New Spain that resulted from the conquest of Manila in 1571 and the regularization of transpacific trade – more widely known as the Manila Galleons or naos de China – between the Philippines and Acapulco. In its wake, a steady stream of Asian immigrants, commodities, and manufacturing techniques measurably impacted colonial society and economy through a process the author concept of “Orientalism” because of New Spain’s uniquely intimate historical relationship with Asia in the early Modern era.calls “Orientalization.” However, “Orientalization” should in no way be equated with Edward Said’s concept of “Orientalism” because of New Spain’s uniquely intimate historical relationship with Asia in the early Modern era.

Here is the link to the article.

Redalyc.Orientalizing New Spain: Perspectives on Asian Influence in Colonial Mexico

Warren D. has been researching the influence of New World Asian craftsmen on 1715 Fleet artifacts.

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Yesterday I posted the identity of a recent mystery object that was determined to be a Tingsha meditation bell.  DJ found an exact match.  Here is the link.

DOBANI 3" Timsha Bell Embossed Brass Mantra TSB300 C | Reverb

The item is listed as follows: DOBANI 3" Timsha Bell Embossed Brass Mantra TSB300 C

I then found the following information.

The timsha Bells are a ritual artifact by Buddhist Monks, as well as in the Shamanist traditions... These timshas are embossed with the mantra Om Mani Padme Hum in Tibetan. This is the mantra of the deity of compassion, Avalokitesvara, and loosely translates "Hail to the Jewel in the Lotus Blossom."

The funny thing is that I was familiar with that mantra but not the written form and had no idea what type of characters were displayed on the bell.  Thanks to those who tracked it down for us.

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It is not qn accident that some people routinely find more than others.  Back in the day when I was hunting hard and heavy I often said to myself, "If you don't want to do it, do it."  What I was really telling myself is work a little harder and go a little farther.  I didn't really mean to do absolutely anything.  There were limits.  I didn't mean to do things that were illegal or that would do harm to others, for example, but in treasure hunting, you will often benefit by doing the more difficult or inconvenient thing.  My advice to do go beyond your comfort level, does not apply if you take treasure hunting as a leisurely hobby rather than a hardcore pursuit.  If you are out for a little sun and exercise, there is no need to push yourself, but if you really want to find more, you will have to do some things differently, and they probably won't be easy, otherwise you would probably already be doing it.  Below are some of the things that will help you find more, if that is what you really want to do.

First, spend more time hunting.  I remember one day that I started detecting at sunrise and being determined to find a gold ring before quitting, it wasn't until dusk that I finally accomplished the goal and quit for the day.  It was a very small gold ring, but it took me all day to find it, and I didn't stop until I found it.  I doubt that I would have actually hunted all night if that is what it took, but I did keep at it all day.

Walk or drive a little farther than the average detectorist.  When you limit how far you are willing to go, you limit the areas you will work, and one of the most important things for increasing finds is accessing the best areas when they are productive. 

Hunt when the weather keeps other detectorists off the beaches. Be willing to hunt when it is hot, cold or rainy, or whatever.  Remember, though, I am not telling you to do this, set your own limits, but you will find that those who find the most hunt will under difficult or uncomfortable circumstances.

Gain access to areas that keep other out.  Sometimes all it takes is walking a little farther, as I described above, but sometimes all it takes is asking the right people.  And sometimes all it takes is trying.

Do your research.  That might involve reading or it might involve networking.  Or it might mean spending time in the field looking around.

Learn to techniques for dealing with difficult conditions and purchase or invent equipment for dealing of with challenging situations.  That might mean learning to detect in rough water, as just one of many examples.

Take the time to scout around and test and find new good detecting locations.  A lot of detectorists just follow the crowd to the most well-know and popular detecting locations which they hunt all the time.

I didn't provide a complete list but I believe it will give you the idea that there are reasons some people find more than others.  There is little mystery to it.  It is mostly hard work and determination.  If you do the minimum or the average, for whatever reason, you will get minimum or average results.  That is true in most areas of life, including metal detecting.  

I am not telling anyone that they should do these things.  I no longer go at it like I used to when I really wanted to find out what was possible.   At this time in my life, there are other things that are more important in my life and finding a lot is no longer a high priority.

When pushing yourself, be safe , stay within the rules and regulations, and do the right thing by others.

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The tides are still pretty high.

Good hunting,

Treasureguide@comcast.net