A LARGE AUBERGINE GLAZED MARTABAN STORAGE JAR Lot n° 726

A LARGE AUBERGINE GLAZED MARTABAN STORAGE JAR China, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The oviform body rising to a short cylindrical neck with flared rim, with four lug handles applied to the shoulder, the unusual dark aubergine glaze stopping well above the base. Condition: Good condition with minor wear and glaze flakes mostly to the upper rim and handles. Provenance: British private collection. The recessed base with a collector’s label. Weight: 4997 g Dimensions: Height 36 cm