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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Description from the seller

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.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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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.
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.

Seller's Story

Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects. All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal. An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Details

Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
Dynastie MING (1368 - 1644)
Name of object
- Martaban jar with relief decoration - Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2018
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4845
Objects sold
99.41%
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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.

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.

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