Authentic 14th Century Thai Sangkhalok Sukhothai Kingdom Brown Glaze Ceramic Pot
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:30507187 | Product Type: Pots |
| Originating Region: Thailand | Colour: Brown |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Ceramic |
| Era: 1300s |
Authentic 14th Century ThaiSangkhalok (สังคโลก) SukhothaiKingdom Brown Glaze Ceramic Pot.Small ceramic pot with amoulded floral motif on the top. Hand painted primitive design on the lid andthe base.Sangkhalok or sometime knownas Swankalok ceramic wares are ancient Thai traditional coating ceramic wearspecifically derived from Sukhothai Kingdom period.Decorated with traditional motifsand burned at over 1, 100 degree centigrade, they were made into pottery such asthis smal...l pot. The technique was influencedfrom Chinese Song Dynasty ware. The later Sukhothai ware took on a Song Dynastygreen drip glaze look. This pot was an earlierSangkhalok ware from the early 1300s.I bought this at SriSatchanalai District at Sukhothai Province. It was during my stay in Thailand asan expatriate. Sukhothai and central Thailand were one of my most visited cities.The condition is relativelygood. The lid actually is the original lid. It has a couple of insignificant chipson the rim.The base of the pot has a largecrack. Please refer to photographs for detail.Diameter : 3.5 cmHeight: 3 cmWeight: 16 gramsThe battery is there forsize comparison. It has nothing to do with the item.As in most antiques, there are inevitably some imperfections that are hard to detect. Thephotographs form part of the description.'Most of my collectionis one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They werenever intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible, I handcarried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Someof the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been withme for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able tobuy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price.If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Not only youare buying an item you are also buying 50 years of experience. Thanks forbidding.'I only accept PayPal. Ihave a 5 business days shipping policy however if I can send earlier I will.Thank you.Check out my other items!Be sure to add me toyour favourites list. I would like tothank my customers for their positive and encouraging feedbacks I received overthe years. They are my credentials that money cannot buy. Your friendship andyour support are very much appreciated and valued. Thank you.
