Martaban Storage Jar, early 17th century, 27 1/4 x 18 1/16 x 18 1/16 in. (69.22 x 45.88 x 45.88 cm), Stoneware with carved, appliqué and incised décor under a brown glaze, China, 17th century, Martaban jars are common stoneware storage pots named after the Arabic pronunciation of the Burmese port on the gulf of Pegu through which many of these vessels were traded. During the Ming dynasty, this busy port was under the jurisdiction of Thailand. From here Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia. These large jars were made near port towns for shipping convenience in the southern Chinese coastal provinces of Kwangtung, Fukien and Chekiang. Covered with black, brown or amber glaze, Martaban jars will typically display roughly incised decorations of dragons, clouds, pearls, or waves.

Martaban Storage Jar, early 17th century, 27 1/4 x 18 1/16 x 18 1/16 in. (69.22 x 45.88 x 45.88 cm), Stoneware with carved, appliqué and incised décor under a brown glaze, China, 17th century, Martaban jars are common stoneware storage pots named after the Arabic pronunciation of the Burmese port on the gulf of Pegu through which many of these vessels were traded. During the Ming dynasty, this busy port was under the jurisdiction of Thailand. From here Thai, Chinese, Burmese, and Cambodian goods were shipped throughout southeast Asia. These large jars were made near port towns for shipping convenience in the southern Chinese coastal provinces of Kwangtung, Fukien and Chekiang. Covered with black, brown or amber glaze, Martaban jars will typically display roughly incised decorations of dragons, clouds, pearls, or waves.

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