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Covered box
Covered box

Covered box

Date14th-15th century
Label TextThis charming covered box with a light milky grey glaze and a mango-shaped finial represents an important class of Thai ceramics from the Sawankhalok kilns. The lively vegetal design enclosed by circular bands reveals a finely-developed language of ornament.
Object number92.82.18
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "Luminous: The Art of Asia", October 13, 2011 - January 8, 2012
Credit LineGift of Gloria Gunn Prince
DimensionsOverall h.: 3 1/2 in. .a H.: 2 3/8 in. .a Diam.: 4 1/8 in. Diam. bottom: 2 7/16 in. .b H.: 1 3/8 in. .b Diam.: 4 1/8 in.
MediumStoneware with underglaze iron black
Photo: Paul Macapia
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