#1021 • 16th or 17th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Jar

Part of Professor's Collection Part Two: Asian Sculpture and Fine Objects (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $100.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $300 - $700 Origin: China, 16th or 17th Century Medium: Ceramic Dimension: 12 diameter x22 in. Condition: Light cracks throughout the glaze and on some portions of the jar Description: A large 16th or 17th century ceramic jar with a brown glaze and small looped handles around the top. The jar is decorated with dragons, cranes, flowers, flaming pearls, and other designs raised in high relief. The jar has a round body and baluster shape that is wider at the top with a wide lipped opening. There is a square maker seal with Chinese symbols on the shoulder of the jar. Martaban's were used for ship transport of export materials. A rope would be laced through the looped handles for ease of carriage.