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Title:Authentic Thai Village Glazed Stoneware Pottery, Sawankhalok kiln, Sukhothai Province. 16th C.

Glazed Stoneware Pottery, Sawankhalok kiln, Sukhothai Province.

Description: We are pleased to offer this wonderful example of a Stoneware pottery from the historical pottery village of Sawankhalok, in northern Thailand, about 200 miles (320km) north of present day Bangkok. This style of folk pottery made its first appearance during the late Sukhothai period of the fourteenth century, and was prominent in the ceramic trade until the sixteenth century. Influenced by Chinese potters, Thai villagers created not only items of pottery, but also architectual clay elements, and figurines of various types.

Originating from the kilns of Sawankhalok, the pot is beautifully modeled in a simplistic form of globular shape, with flared mouth, a short neck, and flat footrim, ornamented with four evenly placed circular handles resting on a broad shoulder, intended for hanging the vessel by attached cords.

Typical of this particular ware the course clay pot is decorated in a rich brown glaze, draped down the bulbous body, ending short of the base, exposing the natural unglazed clay bisque. The finely fractured "crackled" surface of the glaze is lightly speckled from ash residue deposits penetrating the thickly glazed surface, when fired in a low temperature kiln.

Data Observation: Excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or repairs. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

Origin:xxxxxxxxx Sawankhalok Kiln, Sukhothai Province.

Period:xxxxxxxx Sukhothai Period. 14/16th century.

Composition:xx Earthenware Clay - Low Temperature Kiln.

Dimensions:xxx Height: 6.25 inches (15.88cm) Diameter: 5.50 inches (13.97cm).

Observation:xxx Excellent Condition, with minor surface abrasions. Please view detailed photos for overall quality and minor imperfections of the item.

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Shipping: Item(s) shipped direct from Thailand worldwide, through Thailand Post Register Airmail (3-4 weeks) or Sea Freight (4-5 weeks) depending on size. All items shall be handled with the utmost care and professionally packed. Purchaser is responsible for any applied Customs Duty Fees, Taxes, and related charges, which may be assessed by the buyer's government.

Shipping Calculations: Cost of shipping is determined by the weight of the packaged item, plus the cost of the packing supplies, plus the registration & export license fees (applicable on all religious artifacts). Please keep in mind that Ebay and Paypal take a combined commission fee of almost 15 percent, automatically deducted from the shipping charges, which we have offset in the shipping total. We do not profit on shipping fees and do our best to arrive at the most accurate and fair price for all parties involved.

NOTE: Being a religious artifact, a permit will need to be obtained from the Archaeological Department of Fine Arts, certifying this article is allowed to leave the country of Thailand. Expect a one week delay in shipping.

Terms: Pay Pal is the accepted method of payment, and must be received within 24 hours of the auction end: includes a 14 day return policy, item must be returned in the exact same condition as sold. Return shipment must be paid by the purchaser.

Guarantee: 100% Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed - We are extremely confident that all items presented from our collection are genuine antiques. In the event the authenticity of an artifact is disputed, please contact us immediately. We will refund the respective purchase price, less a 10% (ten percent) re-stocking fee, provided that the item is returned in the original condition, and at the customers expense, together with copies of the respective receipt (s) and supporting evidence from a suitable qualified authority, certifying that the item we have sent you is not antique. Siam Gallery Co. reserves the right to contest a customers assessment in the event that proof is available to support the pieces authenticity. Please e-mail us with your questions and bid with confidence.

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