Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar Massive antique Chinese earthenware Martaban dragon jar with brown and mustard glaze depicting a pair of celestial dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl of wisdom. These large ceramic jars were used to store all manner of liquids, but the dragon jar was known as the container for the 100-year-old egg. An auspicious delicacy not very familiar to the Western palette. There is a long tradition of making these jars in the Shiwan kilns of Guangzhou in southern China. Mid 1800s, Height: 35 cm Diameter: 37 cm It has undergone restoration