Ming Dynasty Amber Glazed Dragon Jar

A Chinese Martaban jar, Ming Dynasty, amber glazed, decorated…
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A Chinese Martaban jar, Ming Dynasty, amber glazed, decorated with four dragons and two lotus in high relief, incised border, six lug handles to shoulder. Private collection, Perth. Purchased V.M Antiques, Ermita. Height 30 cm. Diameter 21 cm (at top)

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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.

  • Incised - A record of a name, date or inscription, or a decoration scratched into a surface, usually of a glass or ceramic item with a blunt instrument to make a coarse indentation. Compare with engraving where the surface is cut with a sharp instrument such as a metal needle or rotating tool to achieve a fine indentation.

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