Khmer Stoneware Storage Jar
17th–18th century, Cambodia
A robust dark-glazed stoneware jar characteristic of post-Angkorian Khmer ceramics, featuring four sturdy lug handles and a flared rim. The iron-rich glaze—a lustrous black terminating abruptly above the unglazed foot—contrasts with the vessel’s exposed stoneware body, while incised linear detailing encircles the shoulder.
Material & Technique:
High-fired stoneware with intentional glaze pooling, indicative of regional kiln practices. The glaze exhibits subtle crazing and wear from functional use.
Historical Context:
Produced during a period of cultural exchange between Cambodia and neighboring Thai/Vietnamese ceramic centers, such vessels served dual purposes: utilitarian storage and ritual use. Archaeological parallels link comparable jars to Cardamom Mountains burial sites, suggesting funerary associations.
Condition:
- Surface wear consistent with age; minor glaze attrition (see documentation)
- No structural damage; stable for display
Dimensions: 26 cm H × 14.6 cm D (10.25 × 5.75 in)
Provenance: Accompanied by archival research citing 17th–18th century Khmer parallels.
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Exhibition Themes:
- Trade & Transition: Post-Angkorian Khmer material culture
- Glaze Technologies: Iron-rich finishes in Southeast Asian ceramics
- Ritual Vessels: Mortuary practices of the Cardamom highlands
Note: Carbon dating available upon request.
Khmer Stoneware Storage Jar
17th–18th century, Cambodia
A robust dark-glazed stoneware jar characteristic of post-Angkorian Khmer ceramics, featuring four sturdy lug handles and a flared rim. The iron-rich glaze—a lustrous black terminating abruptly above the unglazed foot—contrasts with the vessel’s exposed stoneware body, while incised linear detailing encircles the shoulder.
Material & Technique:
High-fired stoneware with intentional glaze pooling, indicative of regional kiln practices. The glaze exhibits subtle crazing and wear from functional use.
Historical Context:
Produced during a period of cultural exchange between Cambodia and neighboring Thai/Vietnamese ceramic centers, such vessels served dual purposes: utilitarian storage and ritual use. Archaeological parallels link comparable jars to Cardamom Mountains burial sites, suggesting funerary associations.
Condition:
- Surface wear consistent with age; minor glaze attrition (see documentation)
- No structural damage; stable for display
Dimensions: 26 cm H × 14.6 cm D (10.25 × 5.75 in)
Provenance: Accompanied by archival research citing 17th–18th century Khmer parallels.
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Exhibition Themes:
- Trade & Transition: Post-Angkorian Khmer material culture
- Glaze Technologies: Iron-rich finishes in Southeast Asian ceramics
- Ritual Vessels: Mortuary practices of the Cardamom highlands
Note: Carbon dating available upon request.
