Antique 18th Century Folk Art Khmer Stoneware Glazed Handled Jar (Cambodia)

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Khmer Stoneware Storage Jar

17th–18th century, Cambodia

A robust dark-glazed stoneware jar characteristic of post-Angkorian Khmer ceramics, featuring four sturdy … Read more 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

- No structural damage; stable for display

Dimensions: 26 cm H × 14.6 cm D (10.25 × 5.75 in)

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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 See less