17th Century Chinese Martaban Jar with Dragon Decoration

A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form…
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A Chinese Martaban jar, circa 17th century, the baluster form jar with multiple lug handles around the shoulder,and moulded decoration of dragons chasing flaming pearls to the sides, covered in an amber glaze, 36 cm high, 31 cm wide, evidence of possible restoration to two cracks, small areas of glaze loss throughout particularly to the extremities and to the rim. Repaired chip to the footrim

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