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Burmese Martaban

Large Martaban Storage Jar
Located in Savannah, GA
A large brown glazed Martaban storage jar, c. 17th-18th century. Tapering ovoid form with molded
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Ming Ceramics

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Ceramic

Large Martaban Storage Jar
Large Martaban Storage Jar
H 22.25 in W 16 in D 16 in

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Large Antique Burmese Ceramic Jar from Martaban
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large ceramic storage jar with dark brown black glaze from Martaban Area of Burma (nowadays
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Antique 16th Century Burmese Archaistic Ceramics

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Ceramic

Set of Three Large Burmese Ceramic Martaban Jars, circa 18th Century
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Set of three large ceramic pots from the Martaban area of Burma, 18th century. These large and
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Antique 18th Century Burmese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Stoneware Storage Martaban Jars with Dragon Relief
Located in Atlanta, GA
name in Burma. Martaban jar is a generic term for large heavy stoneware jars that were shipped out of
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

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Ceramic

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Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Martaban Ming dynasty stoneware storage vase with dragons, 14th century. Beautiful Ochoa and yellow-brown glaze with decorated dragons and Ming clouds. Applied snail or dragon ...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Jars

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Stoneware

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With their rich and diverse history, antique, new and vintage Asian ceramics offer colorful and sophisticated ways to add flair to any space.

Japanese pottery dates back at least 13,000 years to the Jōmon period. Pieces from the Late Jōmon era display a rope-cord pattern encircling a pot or jug. During the Muromachi period, potters created simple bowls and utensils frequently used in tea ceremonies and were made as both functional and aesthetic objects.

Ceramics made during Japan’s Meiji period, from 1868 to 1912, reflected an explosion of artistic expression propelled by new access to international trade. Details became more intricate and refined, and colors were enhanced with new glazing practices.

Chinese porcelain, meanwhile, is often identified by its shape. Each reign and dynasty had specific shapes and styles that were encouraged by the imperial ruler. During the Song dynasty, for instance, there were four dominant types of ceramic vase shapes: plum-shaped, pear-shaped, cong-shaped (tall and square) and double-gourd.

Chinese ceramics that were made during the Qing dynasty were demonstrative of an expanded artistic expression, with more delicate shapes and a focus on intricate detailing. The shapes of ceramics from this era are thinner, taller and have subtle features like a gentle flare, such as on the mallet-shaped vase.

Later, the 17th- and 18th-century interior design trend of chinoiserie brought Asian paintings and screens, textiles and other art and furniture from the continent into many European homes.

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