Antique Southeast Asian Ceramic Fish Bowl Thailand Sukhothai Period

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A shallow ceramic bowl from Sukhothai period of Thailand circa 14th-15th century. The dish was hand molded with a coarse … Read more A shallow ceramic bowl from Sukhothai period of Thailand circa 14th-15th century. The dish was hand molded 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 flavor with its minimalistic design and appears surprisingly modern. From a noted collection on the West Coast of USA.
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. See less