Ming Dynasty Vase/ Jar?

smak · May 07, 2018, 09:30:26

Hi all!

Need your thoughts on this piece!

How old?
Is this piece common?
What was this used for?
It looks like it was buried for a while..

Thanks,
Simon

smak · May 07, 2018, 09:30:48

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peterp · May 07, 2018, 11:45:49

This is a ginger jar, but it is a fake.
In shape it is similar to Qing dynasty ginger jars, except that the glazed rim is wrong. And it has a Yuan dynasty type chrysanthemum that looks also wrong. The bottom gives this away too.

DavidC · May 11, 2018, 04:31:33

Hello Smak
Nobody buries things. Why do you think it was buried? I just thought. Best wishes D

peterp · May 11, 2018, 08:03:57

Burial ware is put in tombs, older wares are often excavated but were not sepcifically/intentionally buried. And fakes are sometimes intentional buried to deceive buyers.

DavidC · May 12, 2018, 02:24:44

That's another thing I've learn't here. Of course it seems obvious now. Many cultures bury wares with the owner and of course burying objects to deceive buyers is a really good trick to age things quick. Thanks Peter