Box
Item number 2686/5 a-b from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Lidded box with hollow foot ring. Bottom part has sides that curve inward to rim, where sides reach vertical. Lid has a central, bud-shaped knob with two raised concentric rings around it. Both parts are decorated with bands of alternating panels of crosshatching and scrolling plant designs in dark grey. Overall outer surface is a medium grey with some bluish and brownish areas. Interior of bottom part is glazed a blue-green.
History Of Use
Thousands of this kind of box were made at the ceramic centre of Sawankhalok, north of the city of Sukhothai, Thailand. This centre flourished for about two hundred years, and the ceramics imported there were part of a thriving export trade to Indonesia, the Philippines and the Middle East. It is thought the original kilns at Sawankhalok were set up by Chinese potters.
Specific Techniques
Decorations are done in iron underglaze.
Item History
- Made in Sawankhalok, Sukhothai, Thailand between 1350 and 1600
- Owned by K. Lynda Moore before February 7, 2007
- Received from K. Lynda Moore (Donor) on February 7, 2007
What
- Name
- Box
- Identification Number
- 2686/5 a-b
- Type of Item
- box
- Material
- clay and glaze
- Overall
- height 11.5 cm, diameter 11.0 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Sawankhalok, Sukhothai, Thailand
Who
- Culture
- Thai
- Previous Owner
- K. Lynda Moore
- Received from
- K. Lynda Moore (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1350 and 1600
- Ownership Date
- before February 7, 2007
- Acquisition Date
- on February 7, 2007
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 81
- Accession Number
- 2686/0005 a-b
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