"Sawankhalok Jar, Sukhothai."
Storage jar with 4 eyelet handles, in brownish glazed stoneware. Thailand, Sawankhalok/Si Sachanalai kilns, 15th/16th century (Late Sukhothai period). Sawankhalok ceramics were at the center of an important trade from the 14th century, which quickly intensified with Indonesia in particular. These pieces come from underwater wrecks discovered off the Malaysian and Indonesian coasts, which is why they are dotted with concretions. Provenance: Estate of the Asian art dealer and collector Claude de Marteau. www.thecdmcollection.be Sold with certificate of provenance. H 30 CM X Diameter 18 CM Useful XP 28 CM. 4 jars available, unit price.