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Large Chinese Ming Martaban Storage Jar

Offered by: MJH Design Arts

Description
This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc. The larger jars were created to transport other fragile items such as ceramics and porcelain. This jar shows a deep natural patina acquired over years of use. It is decorated with incised and raised dragons on the body and a pattern of raised bumps along the shoulders. The rim shows an old chip. The jar is in overall good patinated condition. This would add a wabi-sabi sensibility to any interior and would incorporate well into any minimalist mid-century design, as well as an Axel Vervoordt-inspired interior.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	terra cotta, glaze
Condition:	Good. Overall good condition; one chip to rim. Great natural patina.
Creation Date:	c. 1680
Styles / Movements:	Chinese Export, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	mjhdesignarts.01.01.24
Incollect Reference #:	706829

Dimensions

H.	26.5 in;	Diam.	21 in;
H.	67.31 cm;	Diam.	53.34 cm;

Message from Seller:

MJH DESIGN ARTS expresses the broad decorative arts aesthetic of its principal, Mary Tindukasiri. Mary, having lived the majority of her life overseas--Mexico, Spain and Asia plus The East Coast and The South--brings these cultural influences to her carefully selected offerings. MJH DESIGN ARTS aims to offer objects incorporating great design, history, construction and life. Our aesthetic is constantly evolving and stretches from late 17th century furniture to 21st century lighting.