Lot 1021
16th or 17th Century Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Jar
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $100
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $300 – $700
Origin: China, 16th or 17th Century
Medium: Ceramic
Dimension: 12 diameter x22 in.
Condition: Light cracks throughout the glaze and on some portions of the jar
Description: A large 16th or 17th century ceramic jar with a brown glaze and small looped handles around the top. The jar is decorated with dragons, cranes, flowers, flaming pearls, and other designs raised in high relief. The jar has a round body and baluster shape that is wider at the top with a wide lipped opening. There is a square maker seal with Chinese symbols on the shoulder of the jar.
Martaban’s were used for ship transport of export materials. A rope would be laced through the looped handles for ease of carriage.
Lot details
- Lot
- 1021
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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