Decorative ornament - Thailand - Elephant votive lamp
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Ceramic gres elephant ceremonial votive lamp from the Sukhothai period (14th–15th century), with a brown iron glaze, measuring 5 cm high, 7 cm wide and 4 cm deep, weighing 96 g, originating from Sawankhalok and acquired via auction in the Netherlands.
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Description from the seller
An extraordinary piece of Thai archaeology representing a ceremonial elephant, originally designed as a votive oil lamp (kudika). This piece comes from the legendary Sawankhalok kilns, the most important ceramic production center of the ancient Kingdom of Siam during the Sukhothai period. It is modeled with the robustness and schematic style characteristic of Southeast Asian medieval ceramic art.
Technical Data:
Culture: Ancient Kingdom of Siam
Period: Sukhothai (14th–15th centuries)
Material: High-temperature ceramic stoneware.
Finish: Iron glaze (Chok) in dark brown and ferruginous tones, typical of high-era production.
Acquired at an auction house in the Netherlands
It will be shipped protected with professional packaging and a tracking code.
Seller's Story
Translated by Google TranslateAn extraordinary piece of Thai archaeology representing a ceremonial elephant, originally designed as a votive oil lamp (kudika). This piece comes from the legendary Sawankhalok kilns, the most important ceramic production center of the ancient Kingdom of Siam during the Sukhothai period. It is modeled with the robustness and schematic style characteristic of Southeast Asian medieval ceramic art.
Technical Data:
Culture: Ancient Kingdom of Siam
Period: Sukhothai (14th–15th centuries)
Material: High-temperature ceramic stoneware.
Finish: Iron glaze (Chok) in dark brown and ferruginous tones, typical of high-era production.
Acquired at an auction house in the Netherlands
It will be shipped protected with professional packaging and a tracking code.
Seller's Story
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Siam
Weight
96 g
Ceramics type
Stoneware
Century/timeframe
Sukhothai Period (14th–15th Century)
Title additional information
Elephant votive lamp
Number of objects
1
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2026
Material
Ceramic
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Country of origin
Thailand
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
5 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
4 cm
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