Ancient Chinese - Martaban jar with relief decoration - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)






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Ming dynasty Martaban ceramic jar with a stout body and a brown ochre glaze, decorated with circular motifs on three registers; height 17.8 cm, diameter 19.7 cm, in very good condition, acquired in 2018 from a gallery with provenance through the Netherlands.
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Magnificent Martaban glazed ceramic jar with a decoration of circular motifs.
Martaban jar with a stout body rising to a wide opening with a thick rim.
The body is adorned with circular motifs printed on three registers across the entire lower part.
Ceramic covered with an ochre-brown glaze.
China, Ming period, 1368–1644 AD.
Dimensions: height 17.8 cm, diameter 19.7 cm
Very good condition.
Under the base, a wax seal applied by the Chinese cultural authorities.
Presence of a 2018 label from a prestigious Parisian auction house
Provenance information: France, , O.C.L. Study
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Seller's Story
Magnificent Martaban glazed ceramic jar with a decoration of circular motifs.
Martaban jar with a stout body rising to a wide opening with a thick rim.
The body is adorned with circular motifs printed on three registers across the entire lower part.
Ceramic covered with an ochre-brown glaze.
China, Ming period, 1368–1644 AD.
Dimensions: height 17.8 cm, diameter 19.7 cm
Very good condition.
Under the base, a wax seal applied by the Chinese cultural authorities.
Presence of a 2018 label from a prestigious Parisian auction house
Provenance information: France, , O.C.L. Study
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All of the seller’s items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
