Antique Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Ginger Vase/Guan coastal Scene 17th Century

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Seller: chafferantiques ✉️ (4,089) 100%, Location: Rye, Udimore, East Sussex, GB, Ships to: GB, Item: 266629580606 Antique Chinese Late Ming Dynasty Ginger Vase/Guan coastal Scene 17th Century. A nice, unearthed Blue and White glaze Stoneware Chinese ginger jar. Depicting a Coastal Scene, the base contains a one-character mark. Show signs of being cargo-ware or buried and has some considerable age. Mid-17th Century. The painting pigment has changed from a blue and white to a greenish grey (see below) because of age and environment. These vases were much heavier than later vases (this weighs @750g) The jar dates from around the late Ming Period (c1630) and is decorated with a coastal scene. These ginger jars were used to carry spices and their shape and robustness means that they often survive in reasonable condition. In China, the shape is simply called “guan,” or jar, and they were used to store herbs "Old" blue cobalt pigment has a tendency to go from dark blue to greenish and grey tones on "peoples ware" pieces. This is because the potters were using local cobalt that I believe also contained some iron. Condition. Missing Lid. Inner shows signs of being buried or cargo-ware. Top edge is chipped (long time ago) Base has standing” scuffs to edge. One Character Mark. Measures 14cm (5 ½ “) tall 11.5cm across base and widest point is about 15cm (6”) Ginger Jar, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD late Ming period around 1600 AD, white porcelain with underglaze painting in cobalt blue. Spherical body with a narrow mouth opening. Abstract landscape with indicated persons decoration Late Ming Dynasty Ginger Vase/Guan with coastal Scene 17th Century cargo ware

Late Ming Dynasty Ginger Vase/Guan with coastal Scene 17th Century cargo ware

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A nice, unearthed Blue and White glaze Stoneware Chinese ginger jar. Depicting a Coastal Scene, the base contains a one-character mark. Show signs of being cargo-ware or buried and has some considerable age. Mid-17th Century. The painting pigment has changed from a blue and white to a greenish grey (see below) because of age and environment. These vases were much heavier than later vases (this weighs @750g) The jar dates from around the late Ming Period (c1630) and is decorated with a coastal scene. These ginger jars were used to carry spices and their shape and robustness means that they often survive in reasonable condition. In China, the shape is simply called “guan,” or jar, and they were used to store herbs "Old" blue cobalt pigment has a tendency to go from dark blue to greenish and grey tones on "peoples ware" pieces. This is because the potters were using local cobalt that I believe also contained some iron. Condition.   Missing Lid.  Inner shows signs of being buried or cargo-ware. Top edge is chipped (long time ago)  Base has standing” scuffs to edge.  One Character Mark. Measures 14cm (5 ½ “) tall 11.5cm across base and widest point is about 15cm (6”) Ginger Jar, China, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 AD late Ming period around 1600 AD, white porcelain with underglaze painting in cobalt blue. Spherical body with a narrow mouth opening. Abstract landscape with indicated persons decoration View My Other Items For Sale

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  • Condition: See Main Description
  • Sub-Type: pot
  • Primary Material: Porcelain/ Pottery
  • Original/Repro: Antique Original
  • Chinese Dynasty: Ming (1368-1644)
  • Product: Vase
  • Features: Handcarved, Handpainted, Signed
  • Region of Origin: Chinese
  • Age: Pre-1800

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