Dimensions: Height 7 cm ; Wide 26 cm ; Depth 26 cm

Weight: 923,2 grams

A shallow ceramic bowl from Sukhothai period of Thailand circa 14th-15th century. The dish was hand moulded with a coarse pinkish clay and it has a white slip surface and a blue underglaze decoration. Three circular rings circle the rim and a double ringed medallion in the center encompasses a fish. There are five spur marks on the top surface, in keeping with the stacking method used in the kiln during Sukhothai period.

The piece has a primitive flavour with its minimalistic design and appears surprisingly modern.

For reference on the firing method and also a similar bowl, see page 49-52; and 78 of the book:

Southeast Asian Ceramics Ninth Through 17th centuries by Dean F. Frasche; Asian House Gallery. l