Thai Sawankhalok Celadon Glazed Ritual Ewer with Human Figure (Kendi) archaicgreece and maturity within Dani society

and maturity within Dani society

Surface wear and abrasions consistent with age

While lead-glazed wares originated in the Han Dynasty and reached vivid artistic expression in Tang sancai ceramics

Miniature vessels such as these were more than simple containers

suggesting his role as a merchant or attendant within a larger ceremonial procession

Thai Sawankhalok Celadon Glazed Ritual Ewer with Human Figure (Kendi) archaicgreece and maturity within Dani societySukhothai Kingdom, c. 13001400 AD, Sukhothai Province, Si Satchanalai, Thailand This extraordinary stoneware kendi is a striking example of the ingenuity and artistic mastery of the Sawankhalok kilns during the Sukhothai Kingdom. Its compressed globular body, supported by a short foot, transitions seamlessly into a short neck with a thick rimmed mouth. Adorned with a translucent pale green celadon glaze, the vessels surface showcases elegant incised