Ceramic Vase - 16 cm - Sawankhalok
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Description from the seller
Globular jar with two small handles
Sukhothai period, Thailand
Production of Sawankhalok kilns
14th – 15th century
Coarse clay stoneware with crackled celadon glaze
Height: 16 cm Diameter: 16 cm
Important globular and stout stoneware jar, presenting near-perfect symmetry.
The rounded shoulder is underscored by faint concentric circular lines incised under the glaze, made during throwing. It bears two small loop handles called ears, flanking a short, narrow neck that ends with a thick circular rim that is slightly flared.
The piece is covered with a thick monochrome celadon-type glaze, in a bright olive gray-green hue, entirely traversed by a dense network of fine natural craquelure (crackling). True to local firing techniques, the glaze ends abruptly and sinuously just above the foot. The flat base and the bare foot expose a dense ceramic body that has turned brick-red (brick/latérite) under the influence of iron oxidation during firing.
This type of vessel, often described as a ginger pot or oil jar, is part of the most emblematic and exported productions of the major ceramic centers of the Sukhothai kingdom (primarily the Sri Satchanalai / Sawankhalok kilns). Inspired by Longquan celadons from China, these stoneware pieces were used to store precious condiments, fragrant oils, medicines, or ritual substances. The presence of the small handles allowed a leather or hemp cord to pass through to seal the lid or to suspend the vessel.
Condition
Notes include small glaze pops from original glaze, a chip on the belly, a crack on the side, cracks and minor firing defects.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection - Portugal
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Globular jar with two small handles
Sukhothai period, Thailand
Production of Sawankhalok kilns
14th – 15th century
Coarse clay stoneware with crackled celadon glaze
Height: 16 cm Diameter: 16 cm
Important globular and stout stoneware jar, presenting near-perfect symmetry.
The rounded shoulder is underscored by faint concentric circular lines incised under the glaze, made during throwing. It bears two small loop handles called ears, flanking a short, narrow neck that ends with a thick circular rim that is slightly flared.
The piece is covered with a thick monochrome celadon-type glaze, in a bright olive gray-green hue, entirely traversed by a dense network of fine natural craquelure (crackling). True to local firing techniques, the glaze ends abruptly and sinuously just above the foot. The flat base and the bare foot expose a dense ceramic body that has turned brick-red (brick/latérite) under the influence of iron oxidation during firing.
This type of vessel, often described as a ginger pot or oil jar, is part of the most emblematic and exported productions of the major ceramic centers of the Sukhothai kingdom (primarily the Sri Satchanalai / Sawankhalok kilns). Inspired by Longquan celadons from China, these stoneware pieces were used to store precious condiments, fragrant oils, medicines, or ritual substances. The presence of the small handles allowed a leather or hemp cord to pass through to seal the lid or to suspend the vessel.
Condition
Notes include small glaze pops from original glaze, a chip on the belly, a crack on the side, cracks and minor firing defects.
Provenance: Kanaka The Collection - Portugal
Sent with UPS and insurance
Details
Era
1400-1900
Title additional information
Sawankhalok
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Thailand
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
16 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Diameter
16 cm
Estimated period
1550-1600
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