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BORNEO Indonesian art gallery THE CERAMIC The ceramics collection differentiates between artifacts originating from countries such as China, Vietnam, Thailand, Myanmar and Japan, and objects made in Indonesia or made out of terracotta. This particular collection gives us a good insight into Indonesia's maritime trade over the countries. Research indicates that the Chinese sailed to India via Indonesia as early as the Western Han period (205 BC to 220 AD) and that firm trade relation were subsequently established. The islands of Indonesia were the source of many rare commodities and foreign trades were motivated to undertake long and risky sea voyages to get there. Many ships sank before reaching their journey's and, however. Their non-perishable cargoes, such as ceramics, which would have been used as barter, were washed ashore. Some items were used as common household utensils but fine ceramics were more rare and much sought after. They become cherished heirlooms and were used during the specials ceremonies for birth, circumcision, marriage and death. Occasionally, they were specially commissioned for a private buyer or given as tributes to local dignitaries. Although originating in other countries, the ceramics objects in our collection were all found in Indonesia. As well being objects of great beauty, they form an important part of the nation's history.

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BORNEO Indonesian art gallery Martavan

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