Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sawankhalok (Si Satchanalai), ca. 16th century CE. A stunning pottery vase presenting an apple-form body with a round shoulder, a lengthy, conical neck, and a narrow rim, all sitting upon a ring-shaped foot. Adorned with dark green on beige decoration, the exterior of the vessel has been skillfully hand-painted with several horizontal registers with a motif of seated birds around the body, while geometric and floral designs embellish the shoulder and towering neck. Alternatively, the foot is enveloped in a rich, espresso-hued glaze. Size: 5.1" Diameter x 11.1" H (13 cm x 28.2 cm)

Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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#169812

Repair to upper part of neck and base with restoration and repainting over break lines. A few minor nicks and abrasions in areas. Otherwise, excellent with great remaining pigment and detail.