*Northern Thailand Sawankhalok 1400 AD Little Amphora Vase In Glazed Pottery
Thai Sawankhalok amphora vase in glazed pottery.
A Natural feldspathic, wood-ash glazed ceramic amphora vessel with two small lug handles and a flared mouth, created during the SukhoSiam period in the northern region of Sawankhalok in today's Thailand, circa 1300-1500 AD.
This stoneware vase date from the 13th-15th century and were part of the Sawankhalok ceramic wares collection from the Sukhothai period. Has the shape form of an ovoid-globular, set on a short foot with a narrow neck and flared mouth. The body with several wave decoration. A further incised band just above the foot. The vase covered in an alluring mottled olive and brown glaze, 3/4th bottom and 1/4th unglazed. Used to storage species and precious oils.
History: Many of the designs include parts from animal and have a dark brown glaze finish. The best known of all traditional Thai ceramics are those from Sukhothai and Sawankhalok. Sukhothai wares were generally treated with a creamy white slip and decorated in black or brown with an opaque or greenish glaze.
Ceramic art was produced in different parts of present day Thailand. Sukhothai or Sangkhalok (as named by the Chinese) ceramics are maybe the most important subgroup, having been produced in a distinct area and time period (around the timeframe of the Sukhothai kingdom). However, it seems that nowadays all ancient ceramics of that time period are referred to as Sukhothai or Sangkhalok wares, further distinction basically made by archaeologists and professional collectors
The kiln sites of the Sukhothai wares have been explored and are scattered over two main areas nl. the Sukhothai kilns outside the northern wall of the ancient city of Sukhothai, and the Sri Satchanalai kilns. One particular kiln in Sri Satchanalai has been excavated and is exhibited as an open air museum, a few km northwest of the Sri Satchanalai archeologic site.
The production begun in the 13th century AD, possibly with the decline of Khmer ceramics. During the 15th century China was faced with an important crisis, opening the opportunity for Sukhothai ceramics to conquer export markets. Sukhothai wares have been found in Indonesia, the Philippines and China among other countries. They were a very important article of trade. Major collections have been found in sunken vessels around the gulf of Thailand, still in good condition after centuries under water.
In the middle of the 16th century, production at Sukhothai was discontinued, possibly related to the wars between the kingdom of Ayudhya and the Burmese, and the resurgence of Chinese ceramics.
Has a total weight of 173.6 Grams and a measurements of 115 mm by 70 mm (4.5 x 2.75 Inches).
Provenance: T.K. Asian Antiquities Gallery, Williamsburg Virginia; by descent to Lauren Markland, Fort Lauderdale, FL.; acquired in Palm Beach, FL. in march 7, 2021.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D0000MNMJ/.1111
