Ancient Chinese - Martaban jar with relief decoration...

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.

Estimate:£634.57

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