Ming Dynasty Chinese Martaban Jar with Dragon Decoration

A large Chinese Martaban jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa…
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A large Chinese Martaban jar, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century, the tall baluster form stoneware jar with sprig moulded applied decoration to the sides of dragons amidst clouds, with eight lug handles below the neck, the edge of the mouth decorated with a bead of clay with impressed marks along its length, the whole covered in an amber coloured glaze, 87 cm high, 44 cm diameter. One area with some loss of glaze to the side. Otherwise no further visible faults or damage

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.

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