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Large Hexagonal Jar from Martaban

Name: Large Hexagonal Jar from Martaban
Brand: Antikeo
SKU: JQV8HBBV1U
Price: 1400 EUR
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1.400 €

Period 19th century

Style Asian Arts

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Antique hexagonal Martaban jar decorated with dragons, bamboo, and phoenixes. Southeast Asia, 19th/20th century.
Martaban jars were used for storing and transporting goods such as water, grains, spices, and sometimes even fermented foods or medicines. They were prized for their robustness and watertightness, and were widely exported throughout Southeast Asia, particularly from Burma.
It displays beautiful surface irregularities typical of ancient artisanal production; the facets are not always flat (see photos).
A comparable example is on display at the Peranakan Museum in Singapore (formerly the Asian Civilization Museum).
Good condition, no cracks or damage. A glaze overflow on the neck.
Provenance: Claude de Marteau Estate
Sold with a certificate of provenance. H 76 cm Diameter 55 cm
Neck diameter: 55 cm
The Peranakans, descendants of Chinese traders who settled in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia, also used these Martaban jars in their daily lives. Imported via maritime trade routes, these jars were prized objects for their utility and durability. They often incorporated them into their homes to store provisions, a testament to the region's cultural and commercial interconnections.
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Additional Information

Condition	Very good
Style	Asian Arts (Garden ornaments of Asian Arts Style)
Period	19th century (Garden ornaments 19th century)
Country of origin	Myanmar
Height (cm)	76
Diameter (cm)	55
Weight (Kg)	30
Materials	Terracotta
Internal reference	8987