Thai Sawankhalok Lidded Pottery Jar | Circa 15th-16th Century

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Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE. Features dark underglaze decoration with birds, beasts, and floral motifs. Rounded form with smooth glaze, reflecting Sukhothai-era craftsmanship and Southeast Asian cultural influences. Excellent preserved condition with minor age wear.
Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration with birds and floral motifs
14th–16th century Thai Sawankhalok bowl, Sukhothai-era stoneware with birds, beasts, and floral designs
Antique Sawankhalok stoneware bowl, Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, smooth glaze and rounded form
Southeast Asian Sawankhalok bowl, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration, birds and floral motifs
Well-preserved 14th–16th century Sawankhalok glazed bowl from Thailand, Sukhothai-era craftsmanship
Thai Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl, 14th–16th century CE, decorative birds, beasts, and floral patterns
  • Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE. Features dark underglaze decoration with birds, beasts, and floral motifs. Rounded form with smooth glaze, reflecting Sukhothai-era craftsmanship and Southeast Asian cultural influences. Excellent preserved condition with minor age wear.
  • Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration with birds and floral motifs
  • 14th–16th century Thai Sawankhalok bowl, Sukhothai-era stoneware with birds, beasts, and floral designs
  • Antique Sawankhalok stoneware bowl, Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, smooth glaze and rounded form
  • Southeast Asian Sawankhalok bowl, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration, birds and floral motifs
  • Well-preserved 14th–16th century Sawankhalok glazed bowl from Thailand, Sukhothai-era craftsmanship
  • Thai Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl, 14th–16th century CE, decorative birds, beasts, and floral patterns
Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE. Features dark underglaze decoration with birds, beasts, and floral motifs. Rounded form with smooth glaze, reflecting Sukhothai-era craftsmanship and Southeast Asian cultural influences. Excellent preserved condition with minor age wear.
Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl from Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration with birds and floral motifs
14th–16th century Thai Sawankhalok bowl, Sukhothai-era stoneware with birds, beasts, and floral designs
Antique Sawankhalok stoneware bowl, Thailand, 14th–16th century CE, smooth glaze and rounded form
Southeast Asian Sawankhalok bowl, 14th–16th century CE, dark underglaze decoration, birds and floral motifs
Well-preserved 14th–16th century Sawankhalok glazed bowl from Thailand, Sukhothai-era craftsmanship
Thai Sawankhalok glazed stoneware bowl, 14th–16th century CE, decorative birds, beasts, and floral patterns
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Thai Sawankhalok Lidded Pottery Jar | Circa 15th-16th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Thailand, Sawankhalok District, Sukhothai Province
Material: Glazed Stoneware with Dark Underglaze Decoration
Period: Sukhothai Period, 15th–16th Century CE

Description

This Sawankhalok ceramic bowl is a refined example of Thai pottery produced during the flourishing of the Sawankhalok kilns in northern Thailand. The vessel features dark underglaze decoration depicting birds, beasts, and floral motifs—imagery reflecting both local Thai artistic traditions and influences from Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic styles. Its rounded form, earthy glaze, and carefully balanced ornamentation embody the craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement associated with the Sukhothai cultural era.

Features

- Dark underglaze decoration featuring animals, birds, and floral motifs

- Symmetrical form with smooth glazed surface

- Decorative style reflecting Thai and broader Southeast Asian influences

- Craftsmanship characteristic of the Sawankhalok kiln tradition

Cultural Significance

Sawankhalok ware played a vital role in Southeast Asian trade and cultural exchange between the 14th and 16th centuries. Ceramics produced in this region were widely exported across maritime trade networks, becoming highly valued throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. Their distinctive decorative styles, often featuring animals and natural motifs, illustrate the symbolic importance of nature in Thai artistic expression while also demonstrating the cross-cultural exchange of ceramic technology and aesthetics across the region.

Condition

The bowl remains in excellent condition with well-preserved underglaze decoration and a smooth glazed surface. Minor wear consistent with age is present but does not diminish its visual or historical significance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 6 in
Width: 7 in

Age (Approximate)

425–625 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Thailand, Sawankhalok District, Sukhothai Province
Material: Glazed Stoneware with Dark Underglaze Decoration
Period: Sukhothai Period, 15th–16th Century CE

Description

This Sawankhalok ceramic bowl is a refined example of Thai pottery produced during the flourishing of the Sawankhalok kilns in northern Thailand. The vessel features dark underglaze decoration depicting birds, beasts, and floral motifs—imagery reflecting both local Thai artistic traditions and influences from Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic styles. Its rounded form, earthy glaze, and carefully balanced ornamentation embody the craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement associated with the Sukhothai cultural era.

Features

- Dark underglaze decoration featuring animals, birds, and floral motifs

- Symmetrical form with smooth glazed surface

- Decorative style reflecting Thai and broader Southeast Asian influences

- Craftsmanship characteristic of the Sawankhalok kiln tradition

Cultural Significance

Sawankhalok ware played a vital role in Southeast Asian trade and cultural exchange between the 14th and 16th centuries. Ceramics produced in this region were widely exported across maritime trade networks, becoming highly valued throughout Southeast Asia and beyond. Their distinctive decorative styles, often featuring animals and natural motifs, illustrate the symbolic importance of nature in Thai artistic expression while also demonstrating the cross-cultural exchange of ceramic technology and aesthetics across the region.

Condition

The bowl remains in excellent condition with well-preserved underglaze decoration and a smooth glazed surface. Minor wear consistent with age is present but does not diminish its visual or historical significance.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 6 in
Width: 7 in

Age (Approximate)

425–625 years old

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Study the History and Production of Sawankhalok Ceramics

Explore Our Collection of Thai Historical Artifacts

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