CHINA MING DYNASTY 1368-1644 AD GREEN GLAZED EARTHENWARE CHEST

HANDSOME MING DYNASTY GREEN CHEST. AN ANCIENT EARLY PIECE CREATED IN CHINA AROUND THE 1450 AD, DURING THE MING DYNASTY, BETWEEN THE 1368-1644 AD. A MINIATURE OF A TRUNK CRAFTED IN GLAZED EARTHENWARE AND DECORATED WITH GREEN, BLACK AND YELLOW COLORS.

THIS PIECE IS A VERY FINE MING DYNASTY MODEL OF A STORAGE CHEST. TYPICALLY REFERRED TO AS A TREASURE CHEST. THESE MINIATURE CHESTS WERE USED AS TOMB OFFERINGS AND WOULD CONTAIN THE VALUABLE BELONGINGS OF THE DECEASED. THIS GREEN GLAZED CHEST HAS A GOLD (YELLOW) GLAZED LOCK AND HINGES IN BLACK GLAZE. IS NON GLAZED AT THE BOTTOM PART.

THIS CHEST HAVE A MEASURES OF 4.7 BY 6.38 BY 3.75 INCHES. 

IN PRETTY GOOD CONDITION WITH LIGHT DEPOSITS AND EARTHEN INCRUSTATION BUT IT IS COMPLETELY INTACT WITH NO REPAIRS OR RESTORATIONS.

PROVENANCE:

T.K. ASIAN ANTIQUITIES GALLERY, WILLIAMSBURG VIRGINIA; PURCHASED BY JAMES & NANCY MARKELL, VIRGINIA 1976; BY DESCENT TO LAUREN MARKLAND, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL.; ACQUIRED IN PALM BEACH, FL. IN MARCH 7, 2020.

INVENTORY REF: P0000ANNV/.1111