14th C.Thai Sawankhalok Glazed Pottery Jar, ex-Museum

**Originally Listed At $500**

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sawankhalok (Sawankalok) culture, Sukhothai Period, ca. 14th to 16th century CE. A robust hand-built pottery jar covered in a thick glaze in mottled hues of brown ranging from caramel to espresso. The vessel features high tapered shoulders, a brief neck, and a rolled rim. Its neck is surrounded by 4 petite lug handles. Glaze was allowed to drip over the vessel freely, creating a drip effect around the vessel's base. A well-constructed vessel sure to last many more lifetimes! Size: 12.5" in diameter x 11.375" H (31.8 cm x 28.9 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA, donated to Ashland University between July 1994 to December 1998

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Condition Report: Repaired from a few large pieces with restoration. Losses to 2 handles. Nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, nice with lovely earthen deposits.