Description: 23” High Dark Green Chinese Martaban Qing Dynasty HISTORICAL PERIOD(S) Qing dynasty MEDIUM Stoneware with green glaze STYLE Shiwan (Shekwan) ware DIMENSIONS H x Diam (overall): 56.9 x 38.7 cm (23” x 15”) GEOGRAPHY China, Guangdong province, Foshan, Shiwan (Shekwan) kilns DESCRIPTION Jar of ovoid form with tall neck, flared mouth and concave base. Six vertical loop-handles with moulded dragon heads on shoulder. Clay: brown stoneware. Glaze: 'green feather' glaze, glossy, opaque. Decoration: a band of applique flower design below the loop-handles. Below this band is a row of shield-shaped design in low relief. Four moulded upright dragons pressed outward from inside alternate with two flaming pearls and cranes in low relief on body. A series of combed bands above foot. A nearly identical example in blue glaze can be seen in the Smithsonian Freer Sackler Collection ACCESSION NUMBER S2005.64. I have seen several examples in blue jun glaze, but never one in green. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail. Consignment listing by Leonard Goldschmidt. Be healthy and happy! Regards, Dr. G’s ClosetBringing Fine Antiques, Art and Collectibles to color your life at less than wholesale prices.
Price: 625.97 USD
Location: Pawleys Island, South Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-15T19:19:15.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Dark Green
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
