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Chinese Martaban

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty
Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

Antique Chinese Martaban Stoneware Pot or Storage Jar from Ming Dynasty

Located in Highwood, IL

Antique Chinese Martaban Jars are made from thick heavy stoneware and functioned as storage containers and were used during the Ming dynasty.

Category

Antique 1740s Chinese Ming Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery, Stoneware

Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty
Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty

Large Chinese Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a large Chinese 17th Century Stoneware Martaban Jar. Martancan Jars were created to store food items such as grain, tea, oil, etc.

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

Large Chinese Martaban Ming Dynasty 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 ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar
Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar

Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A massive antique Chinese earthenware Martaban dragon jar of brown and mustard glaze depicting a pair of celestial dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl of wisdom.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars
Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars

Large Pair of Chinese Glazed Earthenware Covered Martaban Storage Jars

Located in Forney, TX

A large and most impressive pair of antique / vintage Chinese glazed earthenware covered Martaban storage jars, having sand and ochre brown glaze palette, incised with auspicious myt...

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Antique Martaban Water Jar with Dragon Motifs and Ocher Glaze
Chinese Antique Martaban Water Jar with Dragon Motifs and Ocher Glaze

Chinese Antique Martaban Water Jar with Dragon Motifs and Ocher Glaze

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Chinese antique Martaban water jar from the 19th century, with dragon motifs and petite loop handles.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century
A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A Chinese Brown Glazed Martaban Storage Jar, Ming Dynasty, 17th Century Description: Impressed Circular Pattern, covered overall in a brown glaze.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century
Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century

Chinese Ochre Brown Glazed Martaban Jar, Ming Dynasty, 15th-16th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar, Ming dynasty, 15th-16th century.

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Antique Large Standing Martaban Earthenware Urn
Antique Large Standing Martaban Earthenware Urn

Antique Large Standing Martaban Earthenware Urn

Located in Alhambra, CA

Large sculptural Martaban glazed earthenware urn. Chinese or South-East Asian style, likely dating from the late 18th or early 19th Century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Folk Art Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons
Chinese Ming dynasty Martaban 39 Inch Stoneware Storage Vase with Dragons

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 ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Stoneware

Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed
Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed

Pair Japanese 19th c. Ceramic Martaban Jar Lamps, Billy Haines Attributed

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an unusual pair of lamps that have been created with antique 19th century Japanese storage jars and are attributed to Billy Haines. The rustic Japanese terra cotta pottery gi...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs
Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Ming Dynasty Period Golden Brown Glazed Martaban Water Jar with Tiger Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

Created in China during the 17th century, this Ming Dynasty period Martaban water jar captivates with its golden brown glaze and exquisite relief decor.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Two Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars
Two Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

Two Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

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H 13.63 in Dm 13.13 in

Two Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

Located in Fulton, CA

Extraordinary organic texture and earth-tone glaze to this pair of antique Martaban jars. Excellent condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Ceramic Martaban Jar
Chinese Ceramic Martaban Jar

Chinese Ceramic Martaban Jar

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H 13 in Dm 13 in

Chinese Ceramic Martaban Jar

Located in Paris, FR

The goods were transported by China overland to Martaban to be shipped to West Asia, India and Africa.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese 18th Century Martaban Jar from the Nanking Cargo
Chinese 18th Century Martaban Jar from the Nanking Cargo

Chinese 18th Century Martaban Jar from the Nanking Cargo

Located in London, GB

A Chinese 18th century stoneware jar from the Nanking Cargo sale held by Christies in Amsterdam on May 2nd 1986 at the Hilton hotel. The jar is lot nr 5002, it retains its original ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Three Martaban Stoneware Pots in Various Sizes and Designs
Three Martaban Stoneware Pots in Various Sizes and Designs

Three Martaban Stoneware Pots in Various Sizes and Designs

Located in Houston, TX

Three brown glazed Martaban stoneware pots with handles and appliques. These jars are known for their wide shoulders and tapered body. Measures: Light brown glaze pot 12" D x 13" H...

Category

Antique 18th Century Malaysian Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars
Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

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H 13.63 in W 13.38 in D 13.38 in

Chinese Martaban Stoneware Storage Jars

Located in Fulton, CA

Extraordinary organic texture and earth-tone glaze to this pair of antique, centuries old, Chinese Martaban storage jars. Flora and fauna decoration.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Pottery

Materials

Pottery, Earthenware

Antique Chinese Martaban Jar Olive Glaze and Hand Painted, 19th century
Antique Chinese Martaban Jar Olive Glaze and Hand Painted, 19th century

Antique Chinese Martaban Jar Olive Glaze and Hand Painted, 19th century

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful example of an antique Chinese Martaban style jar from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar
Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar

Chinese 19Th Century Earthenware Martaban Storage Jar

Located in Kastrup, DK

A fine and large Chinese brown ochre glazed stoneware storage jar, commonly known as a Martaban or Martavan jar.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar
Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar

Massive Antique Chinese Earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A massive antique Chinese earthenware Martaban Dragon Jar of brown and mustard glaze depicting a pair of celestial dragons in pursuit of the flaming pearl of wisdom.

Category

Antique 19th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Stoneware Martaban Vase
Stoneware Martaban Vase

Stoneware Martaban Vase

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H 15 in Dm 13 in

Stoneware Martaban Vase

Located in Culver City, CA

Ovoid body with tenmoku glaze and four small lug handles.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Large Martaban Storage Jars
Pair Large Martaban Storage Jars

Pair Large Martaban Storage Jars

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a great pair of large late 19th/early 20th century Martaban storage jars. The jars are decorated with flaming dragons with Greek Key borders. Both of these jars are in very g...

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Vintage Monumental Boho Pottery Martaban Urn
Vintage Monumental Boho Pottery Martaban Urn

Vintage Monumental Boho Pottery Martaban Urn

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous vintage Boho glazed pottery urn. A monumental earthenware vessel with floating dragon motif and raised roundel faces. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Earthenware, Pottery

19th Century Qing Dynasty Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif
19th Century Qing Dynasty Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif

19th Century Qing Dynasty Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif

Located in Yonkers, NY

Immerse yourself in the historic richness of Chinese art with this antique Qing Dynasty period Martaban jar from the 19th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Tall Ming Dynasty Storage Jar. Martaban Ware. Found in Laos. Floral Design.
Tall Ming Dynasty Storage Jar. Martaban Ware. Found in Laos. Floral Design.

Tall Ming Dynasty Storage Jar. Martaban Ware. Found in Laos. Floral Design.

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Tall Ming Dynasty Storage Jar. Martaban Ware. Found in Laos. Floral Design. Tall brown glazed storage jar found in Laos but manufactured in southern China most probably during the Mi...

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

19th Century Martaban Vase with Blue, Green and Brown Bird Motifs and Loops
19th Century Martaban Vase with Blue, Green and Brown Bird Motifs and Loops

19th Century Martaban Vase with Blue, Green and Brown Bird Motifs and Loops

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Martaban vase from the 19th century, with white, blue and green motifs. Created during the 19th century, this Martaban vase is adorned with a series of petite loop handles through ...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Chinese Martaban Pottery Floor Vase
Chinese Martaban Pottery Floor Vase

Chinese Martaban Pottery Floor Vase

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Chinese Martaban pottery floor vase with green drip glaze and distinctive fluted handles.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar
Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar

Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar

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H 10.63 in Dm 10.63 in

Chinese Ming Dynasty Martaban Jar

Located in Hoddesdon, GB

Chinese Ming Dynasty 1368 - 1644 Martaban Jar . Dates to the early Ming period .

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Chinese Stoneware Storage Martaban Jars with Dragon Relief
Chinese Stoneware Storage Martaban Jars with Dragon Relief

Chinese Stoneware Storage Martaban Jars with Dragon Relief

Located in Atlanta, GA

These type of storage jars made in southern China, Fujian or Guangdong province since Song Dynasty for domestic use as well as export to South East Asia, Philippines and further afie...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large 16th Century Martaban Ceramic Vessel
Large 16th Century Martaban Ceramic Vessel

Large 16th Century Martaban Ceramic Vessel

Located in New York, NY

Large Burmese glazed ceramic 16th century vessel from the Martaban port.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Urns

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Chinese Martaban For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Chinese martaban for your home. A Chinese martaban — often made from ceramic, stoneware and clay — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a Chinese martaban — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 19th Century. A Chinese martaban, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Chinese Martaban?

The average selling price for a Chinese martaban at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1,250 on the low end and $10,425 for the highest priced.