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massive antique Chinese earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar
of brown and mustard glaze depicting a pair of celestial dragons in pursuit …
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massive antique Chinese earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar
of brown and mustard glaze depicting a pair of celestial dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl of wisdom. Such large ceramic jars were used for storing all sorts of liquids, however the Dragon Jar was known as the vessel of the 100-year old egg. An auspicious delicacy somewhat unfamiliar to the western palette. There is a long history of such jars having been made in the Shiwan kilns of Guangzhou in Southern China.
Mid 1800s,
Height 30 in. (73.66 cm.)
Diameter 96 in. (63.5 cm.)
Width. 22 in. ( 60.96 cm )
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- Dimensions
- 96ʺW × 30ʺD × 30ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- Late 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Earthenware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Mustard
- Condition Notes
- Beautiful sought after piece enormous Jar in excellent condition given age Beautiful sought after piece enormous Jar in excellent condition given age less
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