Ming Gap

The first Ming emperor Hongwu and his successors forbade the export of Chinese ceramics because of perceived competition from Southern Chinese Hong traders during the period known as the “Ming Gap.” Thailand and Vietnam ceramics producers then stepped in to fill the demand for Chinese ceramics by manufacturing their own unique and beautiful pottery. Homgwu promilgated this policy in 1368 and it was reversed in1487.

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    Antique Sawankhalok Glazed Stoneware Lidded Bowl, Thailand (1001BLC) $295

    Original price was: $295.00.Current price is: $250.75.
    H: 4.25”  D: 4.625” | FREE SHIPPING within Continental U.S.!

    This gazed stoneware lidded bowl rests on a solid well-cut foot and has a close-fitting cover. The lid’s center has a lotus bud handle with a surrounding linear medallion on the top. Alternating panels have underglaze brown crosshatching and vegetal scrolls beginning on the lid, continuing below to the body and each pane separated by a series of vertical and circular lines.

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    Antique Sawankhalok Lidded Bowl, Fruit Stem Handle, Thailand (3170BLE) $385

    Original price was: $385.00.Current price is: $327.25.
    Ht. 3.375”  Dia 4.625″ | FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL US!

    This stoneware Sawankhalok lidded jar was made in the famous Sukhothai kilns in Thailand in the 14-15th century. The distinctive local Thai design is unique in the history of ceramic making as seen in this elegant mangosteen shape lidded jar with curved stem handle and a round raised calyx, and stylized incised floral and geometric designs. The lid has a circle of radiating leaf-like projections that protects a developing flower and represents a mangosteen, the delicious sweet tropical fruit loved throughout Southeast Asia. This is truly a remarkable example of the power and grace of antique Thai ceramics.  A similar piece can be seen in the renowned Powerhouse Digital Archive Collection.

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