Martaban - Ceramic jar No. 3
Handmade
Antique
One-of-a-kind pieceAuthentic Martaban jar, a historic piece in dark brown glazed stoneware, recognisable by its dripping glaze effect, which leaves the natural clay visible on the lower part. Probably made in Burma in the 17th-18th centuries, it was used to transport and store precious goods across Southeast Asia.
The origin of these jars has long been debated among historians. Some argue that they were produced directly in Martaban, Burma, given the large number of examples found there. Others believe that the port mainly played a key role in the export of Chinese ceramics to Europe, without being a centre of production itself. However, recent discoveries have confirmed that local ceramic production existed in Martaban as early as the 7th century.
Shipwrecks from the 17th century have revealed that these jars were a key element in the trade of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They kept goods such as salted pork, opium, ginger, wine and gunpowder, and many other products, in good condition during voyages between Coromandel and Batavia.
A testament to a rich commercial and craft heritage, this jar is a true piece of history.
Dimensions: H33 cm x Ø35cm
Material(s): Ceramic
Pickup point delivery (within 8 working days):
Choice of Chrono Shop2Shop or Mondial Relay. Pickup point delivery is available for orders up to €200. Above that amount, parcels are generally too bulky to be accepted by pickup points.
Home delivery (within 5 working days):
Delivery via Chronopost or Colissimo.
Returns:
You have 14 days after receipt to request a return. It is essential to keep the original packaging for your returns. Return fees apply.
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Authentic Martaban jar, a historic piece in dark brown glazed stoneware, recognisable by its dripping glaze effect, which leaves the natural clay visible on the lower part. Probably made in Burma in the 17th-18th centuries, it was used to transport and store precious goods across Southeast Asia.
The origin of these jars has long been debated among historians. Some argue that they were produced directly in Martaban, Burma, given the large number of examples found there. Others believe that the port mainly played a key role in the export of Chinese ceramics to Europe, without being a centre of production itself. However, recent discoveries have confirmed that local ceramic production existed in Martaban as early as the 7th century.
Shipwrecks from the 17th century have revealed that these jars were a key element in the trade of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). They kept goods such as salted pork, opium, ginger, wine and gunpowder, and many other products, in good condition during voyages between Coromandel and Batavia.
A testament to a rich commercial and craft heritage, this jar is a true piece of history.
Dimensions: H33 cm x Ø35cm
Material(s): Ceramic
Pickup point delivery (within 8 working days):
Choice of Chrono Shop2Shop or Mondial Relay. Pickup point delivery is available for orders up to €200. Above that amount, parcels are generally too bulky to be accepted by pickup points.
Home delivery (within 5 working days):
Delivery via Chronopost or Colissimo.
Returns:
You have 14 days after receipt to request a return. It is essential to keep the original packaging for your returns. Return fees apply.
A question about this piece?
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Careful, reused packaging
Your parcel is prepared in our warehouse in France. As most of our pieces are one of a kind, the packaging has to be made to measure, which takes a little longer than for standard products. The item is protected and packed in a cardboard box for the safest possible shipping.
The little extra? We reuse packaging as much as possible to reduce our impact on the planet.
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The carriers we use most often are Chronopost, Colissimo or UPS for home deliveries. For pickup point deliveries, we offer the Mondial Relay and Chrono Shop2Shop networks.
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