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Two tones of brown glaze; unctuous dark brown to shoulder and on lower belly, revealing iron-rich clay body, below slightly irregular and thick glaze termination. Plain base, thick ruffle neck, loop handles. Jug mouth of wrapped clay cylinder type. Amber toned glaze around belly, revealing incised coursing dragon motif.

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Brown Glazed Jug

Maker Thai Artist

Date15th-16th century

Place of originThailand

MediumClay, brown and amber glazes

Dimensions10 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (26.7 x 13 x 13 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Don Q. Vining, M.D.

Object number2010.94.3

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ASIAN

Visual DescriptionTwo tones of brown glaze; unctuous dark brown to shoulder and on lower belly, revealing iron-rich clay body, below slightly irregular and thick glaze termination. Plain base, thick ruffle neck, loop handles. Jug mouth of wrapped clay cylinder type. Amber toned glaze around belly, revealing incised coursing dragon motif.

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