Central medallion on lid; lid shoulders rounded; flanged globular body; narrow ring foot with one incised line above foot and recessed base; black speckled greyish buff clay body; celadon gloss glass.

Lidded Box

Maker Thai Artist

DateSi Satchanalai (14th - 16th century)

Place of originThailand, Asia

MediumStoneware

Dimensions3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (8.3 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Hunt Davis, Sr.

Object number1994.20

Collections

ASIAN

Visual DescriptionCentral medallion on lid; lid shoulders rounded; flanged globular body; narrow ring foot with one incised line above foot and recessed base; black speckled greyish buff clay body; celadon gloss glass.

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