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. 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. 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.
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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. 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. 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.
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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. 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. 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.
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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: 14th–early 16th Century CE

Description
This Sawankhalok ceramic bowl is a fine example of Thai pottery, produced during the height of the Sawankhalok kilns in northern Thailand. The bowl features a dark underglaze decorated with intricate patterns of birds, beasts, and floral motifs, reflecting both local Thai artistry and influences from Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic traditions. Its rounded form, earthy glaze, and symbolic ornamentation embody the craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement of the Sukhothai cultural era.

Features

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

- Symmetrical form with smooth glaze finish

- Fusion of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic influences

- Fine craftsmanship characteristic of Sawankhalok kilns

Cultural Significance
Sawankhalok ware played an important role in Southeast Asian trade and cultural exchange from the 14th to 16th centuries. Ceramics from this region were highly sought after, both domestically and across maritime trade networks, with their unique designs becoming emblematic of Thailand’s cultural identity during the Sukhothai period. The use of animal and floral motifs highlights the symbolic importance of nature in Thai art and spirituality, while the refined underglaze technique demonstrates the potters’ mastery and cross-cultural exchange of ideas.

Condition
The bowl is in excellent condition, with vivid underglaze patterns and a smooth glaze surface preserved over centuries. Minor wear consistent with age is present but does not detract from its visual or historical value.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 6 in
Width: 7 in

Age
Approximately 500–600 years old

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Thailand, Sawankhalok district, Sukhothai Province
Material: Glazed stoneware with dark underglaze decoration
Period: 14th–early 16th Century CE

Description
This Sawankhalok ceramic bowl is a fine example of Thai pottery, produced during the height of the Sawankhalok kilns in northern Thailand. The bowl features a dark underglaze decorated with intricate patterns of birds, beasts, and floral motifs, reflecting both local Thai artistry and influences from Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic traditions. Its rounded form, earthy glaze, and symbolic ornamentation embody the craftsmanship and aesthetic refinement of the Sukhothai cultural era.

Features

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

- Symmetrical form with smooth glaze finish

- Fusion of Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Khmer ceramic influences

- Fine craftsmanship characteristic of Sawankhalok kilns

Cultural Significance
Sawankhalok ware played an important role in Southeast Asian trade and cultural exchange from the 14th to 16th centuries. Ceramics from this region were highly sought after, both domestically and across maritime trade networks, with their unique designs becoming emblematic of Thailand’s cultural identity during the Sukhothai period. The use of animal and floral motifs highlights the symbolic importance of nature in Thai art and spirituality, while the refined underglaze technique demonstrates the potters’ mastery and cross-cultural exchange of ideas.

Condition
The bowl is in excellent condition, with vivid underglaze patterns and a smooth glaze surface preserved over centuries. Minor wear consistent with age is present but does not detract from its visual or historical value.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 6 in
Width: 7 in

Age
Approximately 500–600 years old

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