Artist name:
S. Chinese, Kwantung province
Artwork title:
Martaban
Description: Large martaban (storage jar); similar to 513; Borneo type; reddish stoneware; no footrim; concave base; 5 dragon head holders for cord on upper part of the shoulder; incised design of 2 dragons persuing 2 flaming pearls. Glaze is a brilliant splashed dark amber colour of the "oil spot" type covering the exterior, except lower section, and lip; base and interior are unglazed. South Chinese exportware to the Philippines, to the East Indian Archipelago, especially Borneo. Made in the Kwantung province.
Artwork date(s): 17th century or later
Artwork type: Eastern Collection
Medium: glazed ceramic
Measurements: H:520 Diam:260
Accession number: 514
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