Forney, TX
Details
- Dimensions
- 15ʺW × 15ʺD × 16.5ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Earthenware
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sand
- Condition Notes
- Overall wonderful examples, in great original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged warm patina. Retaining original antique character marks … moreOverall wonderful examples, in great original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged warm patina. Retaining original antique character marks and natural inclusions, wear consistent with age, use, handling, and exposure, including minor scattered nicks, chips, and glaze losses. Well made, strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Attractive appearance. Present well less
- Description
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A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and …
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A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and ochre brown glaze palette, incised with auspicious mythical dragon and Fènghuáng phoenix bird encircling the body, carved hand holds to either side of the vessel, having a circular lid with carved cut out handle. First half of the 20th century.
One rim features three character marks, the other retaining remnants of red wax export seal indicating they are both authentic and were legally exported out of China.
Dimensions: (approx)
Each: 16.5" Tall, 15" Diameter;
63lbs Total
Martaban jars are common stoneware storage pots named after the Arabic pronunciation of the Burmese port on the gulf of Pegu through which many of these vessels were traded. During the Ming dynasty, this busy port was under the jurisdiction of Thailand. From here Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia. These large jars were made near port towns for shipping convenience in the southern Chinese coastal provinces of Kwangtung, Fukien and Chekiang. Covered with black, brown or amber glaze, Martaban jars will typically display roughly incised decorations of dragons, clouds, pearls, or waves.
These vessels were originally used as storage jars for provisions such as oil, wine, fruits, and pickles as well as shipping containers for more delicate and expensive ceramics. Functional art, highly decorative with utilitarian beginnings, this floor vase urn - storage container, distinguished by its large size and proportions, earthy tones and warmth, crisply carved decoration, and traditional Asian motif is sure to standout
Condition:
Overall wonderful examples, in good original antique / vintage condition with nicely aged warm patina. Retaining original antique character marks, natural inclusions and inherent imperfections, wear consistent with age, use, handling, and exposure, including minor scattered nicks, chips, and glaze losses. Well made, strong, sturdy, stable, structurally sound. Attractive appearance. Present well less
Forney, TX
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