Polychrome Martaban Jar
First Half 20th Century
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Description
Brightly painted martaban vessel with dragon motifs.
- Made in the kilns of Southern China and from the Khmer Kingdom of Cambodia, martaban jars have been used for centuries for the transport of goods.
- The name refers to the port of Marta Ban in present-day Myanmar, where many of these pieces left on their initial journey.
- In many cultures, particularly in Borneo, Martaban jars were passed down through generations as cherished heirlooms and had a strong spiritual and magical personality.
Provenance
Collected in Borneo in the 1990s.
Condition Report
Revive
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Like New
Small firing flaws and signs of wear and handling to glazed surface.
Dark areas around the neck of the vessel with paint wear and loss from handling.
Dimensions
Height: 25 inches / 63.5 cm
Diameter: 13.5 inches / 34.29 cm
Materials
Ceramic
Decorative Style
Asian Decorative Arts
Country of Origin
Vietnam
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