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Martaban Jar

Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Raised Motifs
Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Raised Motifs

Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Raised Motifs

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Thai large cobalt blue glazed Martaban jar from the 19th century, with petite swan neck loops, raised birds and tiger motifs and tapering lines.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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 Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif
Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif

Large Antique 19th Century Thai Cobalt Blue Martaban Jar with Dragon Motif

Located in Yonkers, NY

A large antique Thai cobalt blue glazed Martaban jar from the 19th century, with petite swan neck loops, raised dragon motifs and tapering lines.

Category

Antique 19th Century Thai Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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

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

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

Martaban jars are named after the port of Martaban (now Mottama) in Myanmar, a key trading hub where these jars were traded.

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Jars

Materials

Stoneware

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 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

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

Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty
Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Antique Chinese Ceramic Tea Leaf Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

They were widely exported to Japan, Southeast Asia and further afield, and sometimes known as Martaban Jars due to the transit port of that name in Burma.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Martaban Storage Jar
Large Martaban Storage Jar

Large Martaban Storage Jar

Located in Savannah, GA

A large brown glazed Martaban storage jar, c. 17th-18th century. Tapering ovoid form with molded sides depicting dragons, cranes and floral ornamentation.

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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 large pair of Italian rustic stoneware jars
A large pair of Italian rustic stoneware jars

A large pair of Italian rustic stoneware jars

Located in London, GB

Design inspired by the antique Martaban storage jars or traditional rice wine urns which often feature repeating impressed motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Urns

Materials

Stoneware

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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

Large "Water Dragon" Motif Martaban Jar
Large "Water Dragon" Motif Martaban Jar

Large "Water Dragon" Motif Martaban Jar

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H 36.5 in Dm 17 in

Large "Water Dragon" Motif Martaban Jar

Located in Nogales, AZ

Celadon glazed jar with 2 turquoise glazed water dragons.

Category

Vintage 1950s Indonesian Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

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

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

Antique Chinese Blue Cobalt Martaban Jar with Petite Loop Handles
Antique Chinese Blue Cobalt Martaban Jar with Petite Loop Handles

Antique Chinese Blue Cobalt Martaban Jar with Petite Loop Handles

Located in Yonkers, NY

With its great proportions and cobalt blue color, this Chinese Martaban jar will make for a great decorative addition to any home!

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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

An antique Chinese Qing Dynasty period cobalt blue glazed Martaban jar from the 19th century with dragon, flower and cloud motifs, swan neck loops and unglazed bottom.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Large Chinese Ochre Brown Glaze Martaban Jar with Dragon Motifs
Large Chinese Ochre Brown Glaze Martaban Jar with Dragon Motifs

Large Chinese Ochre Brown Glaze Martaban Jar with Dragon Motifs

Located in Southampton, NY

A Large Chinese Ochre brown glazed martaban jar with dragon motifs. A beautiful large dark brown ochre glazed jar with broad shoulders and a thick-lipped narrow mouth.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Martaban Jar Lamps, England circa 1890
Martaban Jar Lamps, England circa 1890

Martaban Jar Lamps, England circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1890 Ceramic bases in original glazed finish with linen barrel shades. 19.5”dia x 36.5”h Ref. L5133 $ 4,800 ea ( 2 avail )

Category

Antique 1890s English Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Linen

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. Terracotta with an olive hand applied glaze.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Set of Three Large Burmese Ceramic Martaban Jars, circa 18th Century
Set of Three Large Burmese Ceramic Martaban Jars, circa 18th Century

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 heavy stoneware jars were used to store food, drinkwater etc; they were partly put in t...

Category

Antique 18th Century Burmese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Large Antique Burmese Ceramic Jar from Martaban
Large Antique Burmese Ceramic Jar from Martaban

Large Antique Burmese Ceramic Jar from Martaban

Located in Atlanta, GA

Martaban jar is a generic term for large heavy stoneware jars that were shipped out of the port of Martaban.

Category

Antique 16th Century Burmese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

Covered with black, brown or amber glaze, Martaban jars will typically display roughly incised decorations of dragons, clouds, pearls, or waves.

Category

20th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Chinese Ceramic Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty
Antique Chinese Ceramic Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Antique Chinese Ceramic Storage Jar Song-Yuan Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

They were widely exported to South East Asia and further, and sometimes known as Martaban Jars due to the transit port of that name in Burma.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Archaistic Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Pair 19th Century Martaban Storage Jars
Pair 19th Century Martaban Storage Jars

Pair 19th Century Martaban Storage Jars

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is a classic near pair of 19th century Japanese storage jars. The jars are decorated with a stylized mask, raised waves and mid-point carrying handles. Both jars are in good use...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Anglo-Japanese Ceramics

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

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 . High neck and wide shoulders , brown slip glaze , unglazed base , loop-handles. rolled lipped rim ty...

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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

Martaban jar is a generic term for large heavy stoneware jars that were shipped out of the port of Martaban.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Glazed Ceramic Water Jar with Relief Decoration of Phoenix and Foo Lions
Glazed Ceramic Water Jar with Relief Decoration of Phoenix and Foo Lions

Glazed Ceramic Water Jar with Relief Decoration of Phoenix and Foo Lions

Located in Yonkers, NY

The bulbous ovoid form is typical of Martaban jars produced in central Vietnam (then known as Annam), used historically for transporting and storing water or fermented goods.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Vietnamese Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Glazed Tsubo Wine Jar, c. 1875
Japanese Glazed Tsubo Wine Jar, c. 1875

Japanese Glazed Tsubo Wine Jar, c. 1875

Located in Chicago, IL

Sometimes referred to as a Martaban jar due to historic trade routes, this style of unrefined, ovoid jar was common throughout East Asia as everyday containers for liquids and foodst...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850
Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850

Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These large jars are sometimes known as "tapayan" or "martaban" jars in the West, due to historic trade routes through southeast Asia.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850
Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850

Monumental Chinese Dragon & Phoenix Egg Jar, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

These large jars are sometimes known as "tapayan" or "martaban" jars in the West, due to historic trade routes through southeast Asia.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Earthenware

Antic Blue Martaban Style Jar 19th Century
Antic Blue Martaban Style Jar 19th Century

Antic Blue Martaban Style Jar 19th Century

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H 11.03 in W 8.47 in D 8.47 in

Antic Blue Martaban Style Jar 19th Century

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Very beautiful Martaban style jar from the 19th century. Its turquoise blue glaze called "Kingfisher" with oxidations indicates a production of Shiwan kilns in the province of Guand...

Category

Antique 19th Century Asian Vases

Materials

Terracotta

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Martaban Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal martaban jar for your home. Each martaban jar for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and terracotta. There are many kinds of the martaban jar you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century.

How Much is a Martaban Jar?

The average selling price for a martaban jar at 1stDibs is $2,475, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $4,800 for the highest priced.