Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, Late Period, ca. 300 BCE to 200 CE. This beautiful bichrome pottery vessel features a rounded globular body with a flared rim, resting atop a pedestal on a flared foot. The surface is adorned with sinuous red lines that meander gracefully, creating a mesmerizing pattern enhanced by hatching. Such intricate designs reflect the sophisticated artistic traditions of Ban Chiang potters, who developed a distinctive decorative style using iron-oxide pigments on finely crafted earthenware. Excavations at Ban Chiang have revealed an extensive tradition of ceramic artistry, with vessels like this one likely serving both utilitarian and ritualistic purposes. The Late Period is characterized by increasingly elaborate motifs and refined firing techniques, highlighting the cultural and technological advancements of the region. Size: 6.5" Diameter x 8.25" H (16.5 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Henderson, Nevada, USA collection, acquired in March, 1982; ex-David Jones Auction, Sydney, Australia
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#192400
Condition
Choice. Intact and excellent with only some wear and fading to painted motifs. Light earthen and mineral encrustations to the interior.