Martaban Jar In Monochrome Brown Glazed Stoneware Decorated With Dragons, Asia

"Large Martaban Jar Important jar in brown enamelled sandstone, ovoid in shape, Relief decoration of dragons surrounding the sacred pearl, vegetable interlacing, a circular band with a motif of "Greeks" and corded circles. These jars intended for the transportation of food to Southeast Asia, were called Martaban, after the name of a Burmese stopover port on the trade routes. Although it seems that they were produced in different places, an identified source is the city of Qishicun near Foshan in Guangdong in southern China Southeast Asia - Martaban-type jars were used to store food and water in homes and on boats, and were also used to pack food. precious Chinese porcelain intended for export Condition: Good condition Material: Glazed sandstone Diameter: 40 cm Height: 62 cm