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Jar

Title

Jar

Year/Period

1990-1991

Region

Kampung Kepala Bendang, Sayong, Perak, Malay Peninsula

Object Type

jars

Technique

Rolled in padi husk.

Dimension

Gross measurement: H: 35.3 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of body: 24.5 cm,
Gross measurement: Dia,
of mouth: 13.5 cm

Accession No.

1992-00371

Collection of

Asian Civilisations Museum

This jar is an adaptation of the Martaban jars from Burma by Malay traditional potters. It has lugs on its shoulder. The black colour is achieved by using the traditional technique of rolling the jar in padi husks after firing.