This Chinese Martaban vessel reflects the robust ceramic tradition associated with storage jars used throughout maritime trade routes across East and Southeast Asia. Its thickly potted form, rich glaze, and subtle surface irregularities speak to utilitarian origins elevated by artisanal craftsmanship. The vessel’s weight, earthy tonality, and time-worn patina evoke centuries of functional use, embodying the cultural and commercial exchanges that defined the wider Martaban ceramic legacy.
-Size:
-Materials: stoneware with high-fired glaze
-Provenance: 19th–early 20th century
-Made in: China
-Notes:
This Chinese Martaban vessel reflects the robust ceramic tradition associated with storage jars used throughout maritime trade routes across East and Southeast Asia. Its thickly potted form, rich glaze, and subtle surface irregularities speak to utilitarian origins elevated by artisanal craftsmanship. The vessel’s weight, earthy tonality, and time-worn patina evoke centuries of functional use, embodying the cultural and commercial exchanges that defined the wider Martaban ceramic legacy.
-Size:
-Materials: stoneware with high-fired glaze
-Provenance: 19th–early 20th century
-Made in: China
-Notes: