Thai ceramic covered box from Sawankhalok kilns, 15th century.
Dia: 10cm; ht: 9cm
It is thought the function of these covered boxes was for cosmetics however, in Japan they were sought after for use as Incense containers during the Tea ceremony.
Hamada Shoji the celebrated Japanese potter of modern ceramics on collecting material for the Mingei museum when viewing a similar Sawankhalok covered box was quoted as saying “I am moved by its simple and unassuming beauty”
Thai ceramic covered box from Sawankhalok kilns, 15th century.
Dia: 10cm; ht: 9cm
It is thought the function of these covered boxes was for cosmetics however, in Japan they were sought after for use as Incense containers during the Tea ceremony.
Hamada Shoji the celebrated Japanese potter of modern ceramics on collecting material for the Mingei museum when viewing a similar Sawankhalok covered box was quoted as saying “I am moved by its simple and unassuming beauty”
