Indonesian Ceramics

The first money-depositing object in the shape of a pig emerged in Java, Indonesia in the 14th century with the introduction of coins from China. Javanese Boars (Celeng)in the Majapa...

A set of 3 shipwreck bottles from a Shipwreck off the Coast of the Indonesian Island of Batam. Batam was one of the most substantial and influential ...

An antique terracotta water jar from Java, Indonesia. It has faded beautifully over the decades with a wonderful mix of textures and shades. The age related patina present on all sid...

A large vintage Asian handcrafted ceramic vase from the mid 20th century, with slender silhouette and white triangular inlaid motifs. Created in Asia during the midcentury period, th...

A visibly old pair of mold-formed terracota women kneeling, dating to the Majapahit Empire circa the 15th century. These were excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, Ea...

A set of four small ceramic plates / saucers, reclaimed from a mid-19th Century Indonesian shipwreck. Defying time and the elements, these plates...

This Majapahit horse is crafted from terracota and is mounted on a stand. It was excavated amongst the shrines of Mount Penganggungan, East Java, Indonesia. Terracotta pottery was an...

A large vintage Indonesian pottery vase from Madura, with distressed brown and black patina. Created in Madura off of the northeastern coast of Java during the midcentury period, thi...

Lovely carved statue. Balinese style. Very well made. Very nice shaped lovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shaped ears! Condition Overall co...

Lovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shapedLovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shaped ears! Condition ...

Lovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shaped ears! Condition: Overall condition perfect. Size: 293mm high Period: 20th century.

A figurative construction ceramic probably a water collector simply modeled, this head is very expressive and the details can clearly be seen. The Trowulan archaeological site, approximately 100 square kilometres, located in the Mojokerto Regency is believed to contain the remains of what was once the capital city of the Majapahit Empire, featured by 14th century poet Mpu Prapanca in his poem Nagarakretagama. The city was razed during a fight between Girindrawardhana and Kertabhumi in 1478. The Trowulan site is the only archaeological site dating to the Hindu-Buddha classical age to be found in Indonesia. Archaeological remnants and artefacts of the old city in the Trowulan Site were found buried underground as well as on the surface and are still being found today.rtefact:Majapahit terracotta...

Lovely carved statue. Lovely carved statue. Balinese in Art Deco style. Very well made. Very nice shaped ears! Condition Overall condition 170 mm Period 20th century.

As a country with rich cultural heritage, handicrafts produced in Indonesia also display a high level of diversity. Each province, even each production centre has its own speciality and uniqueness. Following the nation’s motto of “Unity in Diversity” (“Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”), the diversity of Indonesian handicrafts is united by a single underlying characteristic: uniquely beautiful items that epitomize the beauty of nature. This water jar possesses an elemental, organic power that comes from its rich historical origin, earthly palette and materials. Pottery made of earth and water elements becomes extraordinary because it has passed through various times, and carries a layer of each phase of its life. The shape and decorative elements of this jar is distinctively Indonesian, with a handcrafted asymmetric shape, terracotta colour and subtle rings running around the body. Earthenware is one of the most commonly used ceramics...