Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Porcelain Jar

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1492: item #764684
M5693

Vietnamese 15th Century Blue & White Porcelain Jar

This fine quality blue & white jar was made toward the end of the 15th century and was recovered from the Hoi An wreck. The decoration is painted in cobalt blue with floral and leaf patterns and the glossy glaze is finely crackled. There is a "blister" to the glaze, this caused in manufacture during the firing process.  ... Click for details

Thai Blue Celadon Vase

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 2000: item #755287
40-26

Celadon ceramics, usually thought of as green, are produced in Thailand in this gorgeous shade of blue as well as in many shades of green. The term "celadon" refers to the fine crackles on the surface of ceramics rather than color, and for this vase Thai potters combined cobalt with traditional celadon firing techniques for a stunning result. A lotus leaf pattern encircles the shoulder, and a broad band of loosely sketched flowers decorates the mid-section. The base is signed by the potter. This... Click for details

Rare Vietnamese 15th Century Porcelain Charger

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1492: item #743732
M5435

Rare Vietnamese 15th Century Enamelled Porcelain Charger

This large and impressive enamelled blue & white porcelain dish was made during the late 15th century and was recovered from a shipwreck, reportedly the Hoi An wreck.

The extremely rare and interesting pattern features a bird of prey, most likely an eagle, attacking a smaller bird, su... Click for details

Rare Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Covered Bowl

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703572
C5563

Decorated with gold trellis motif outlined in iron red over black background, with green footrim.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range sometime exceeds five. Later evidences show that Be... Click for details

Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Big Covered Bowl

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703571
C5562

Decorated with trellis-and-rice-ball in iron red, yellow, blue, white and green pigments over gold background.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range sometime exceeds five. Later evidences... Click for details

Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Covered Jarlet

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703568
C5560

decorated with peonies among lotus scrolls in iron red and green pigments over gold background, the cover with silver tiered top. This type of covered jarlet is called “Toh Prik” in Thai.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating th... Click for details

A Set of Three Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Covered Jarlets

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703567
C5559

All decorated with trellis-and-rice-ball motifs in iron red, blue, yellow and green pigments over gold background over gold background.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range sometime exce... Click for details

Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Spittoon

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703563
C5555

Decorated with trellis-and-rice-ball motifs in iron red, yellow, blue and green pigments over gold background.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range sometime exceeds five. Later evidences... Click for details

Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Spittoon

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703561
C5553

Decorated with peonies and stylized lotus scroll motifs in pink, yellow and green pigments over gold background, with a brass band on the rim.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range someti... Click for details

Rare Bencharong Lai Nam Thong Big Stem Plate

Southeast Asian: Ceramics: Porcelain Pre 1900: item #703550
C5545

Decorated with trellis-and-rice-ball motifs in iron red, yellow, blue and green pigments over gold background, with green footrim.

"Bencharong" is a Thai word, meaning "five colors". It is used to refer to Chinese ceramics made to order for Thai market since the Ayutthaya period in 18th century. Bencharong also refers to the use of five colors in decorating the ceramics even though the color range sometime exceeds f... Click for details