{"product_id":"antique-southeast-asian-brown-glazed-stoneware-storage-jar","title":"Antique Southeast Asian Brown-Glazed Stoneware Storage Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Southeast Asian brown-glazed stoneware storage jar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, likely Indonesian or from the broader Southeast Asian ceramic tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis handsome hand-thrown vessel has a rounded ovoid body, short neck with a thick rolled rim, and distinctive applied decorative lugs around the shoulder. The upper portion is covered in a wonderfully varied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebrown-to-olive iron glaze\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with mottling and surface variation created during firing, while the lower body remains largely unglazed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe form relates to the long tradition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMartaban-type storage and trade jars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that circulated throughout Southeast Asia. Such durable stoneware vessels were made in several ceramic-producing regions and traded extensively through Indonesia and the surrounding maritime world, where they were used for storing and transporting foodstuffs, liquids and other commodities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHorizontal throwing lines, irregular glazing, firing variations and the exposed stoneware body give this jar the unmistakable character of a handmade utilitarian vessel. Today, these qualities make it particularly appealing as both an ethnographic ceramic and a sculptural decorative object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe precise kiln of manufacture and age have not been established. Conservatively attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoutheast Asia, probably 18th–19th century or earlier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: Southeast Asia; Indonesian provenance\/attribution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: High-fired stoneware\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinish: Brown\/olive iron glaze with partially unglazed lower body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction: Hand-thrown with applied shoulder lugs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: Antique; probably 18th–19th century or possibly earlier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 8.5”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth: approximately 6.5” at widest point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase: approximately 4” diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Good antique condition with expected glaze variation, surface wear, firing irregularities and signs of age. Please review photographs carefully.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"I Ching Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48223308513332,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0763\/4242\/7700\/files\/F7FB85F0-4534-4B41-987A-3E56AC0CCBDD.png?v=1787429957","url":"https:\/\/ichingantiques.com\/products\/antique-southeast-asian-brown-glazed-stoneware-storage-jar","provider":"I Ching Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}