A Southeast Asian Celadon-Glazed Elephant-Form Vessel
A molded ceramic vessel modeled as a standing elephant, covered in a grayish olive-green celadon glaze with fine crackling throughout. The elephant is elaborately adorned with a raised saddlecloth featuring scrolling floral and lotus decoration, beaded borders and ornamental harness details. A circular vessel opening rises from the back and is surrounded by applied loop-form straps. Possibly Thai or Southeast Asian, made in the Sawankhalok celadon tradition. Elephant-form vessels and ewers occur in several Asian ceramic traditions. Length: 9 in. Width: 6 in. Height: 8 in.
Condition
Overall good decorative condition with surface wear, scratches and discoloration consistent with age.
A molded ceramic vessel modeled as a standing elephant, covered in a grayish olive-green celadon glaze with fine crackling throughout. The elephant is elaborately adorned with a raised saddlecloth featuring scrolling floral and lotus decoration, beaded borders and ornamental harness details. A circular vessel opening rises from the back and is surrounded by applied loop-form straps. Possibly Thai or Southeast Asian, made in the Sawankhalok celadon tradition. Elephant-form vessels and ewers occur in several Asian ceramic traditions. Length: 9 in. Width: 6 in. Height: 8 in.
Condition
Overall good decorative condition with surface wear, scratches and discoloration consistent with age.
