**First Time At Auction**

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sawankhalok (Sawankalok) culture, Sukhothai Period, ca. 15th century CE. An absolutely gorgeous pottery jar featuring elegantly painted leaves, feathery chrysanthemums, and a pair of jubilant fishes atop a khaki yellow ground. The vessel's piriform body presents with a rounded base atop a flat discoidal foot. At its top, the vessel opens through a slightly flared lip that is seamlessly joined to a gently corseted neck. A light craquelure covers the entirety of the surface. A well-preserved example with an inspiring presence, and shade of cream that reflects nicely in the light. Size: 4.25" W x 8" H (10.8 cm x 20.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

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#165472

Slight fading to painted program in areas. Overall surface wear commensurate with age. Otherwise, is excellent condition with nice craquelure covering the surface. Fully intact. Beautiful texture to surface.