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Bulbous form with six ribs on lid and base, shaped knob, unglazed interior. Dissolved underglaze iron compartmented designs, impressed triangular central device around well formed lid. Turning marks on foot. Minor puddling of glaze. Plain foot.

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Container with Vegetative Designs

Maker Thai Artist

Date14th-mid 16th century

Place of originSawankhalok, Thailand

MediumStoneware clay, celadon crackle glaze, blue to iron brown underglaze

Dimensions4 5/8 x 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (11.7 x 13.3 x 13.3 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

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

Object number2010.94.61

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionBulbous form with six ribs on lid and base, shaped knob, unglazed interior. Dissolved underglaze iron compartmented designs, impressed triangular central device around well formed lid. Turning marks on foot. Minor puddling of glaze. Plain foot.

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