Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century. The coil built low fired clay shapes are squat globular bodies with tall handle-like necks. One is a tall beaker flask with relief and impressed band decorations, pinched scalloped mid-section, footed ring base, curvaceous neck and slightly flared mouth. The other vessel similarly decorated but in a kendi form with a short extended spout and a perforated sprinkler-type cone shaped mouth.
Various chips and nicks on both pieces at the foot, mouth, spout and decorations, otherwise whole.
Period of Siamese Suzerainty (1779-1893)
Beaker: 11 inches high x 7.75 inches in diameter (28 x 19.8cm) 2 lbs. 6.5 oz (1105g.)
Kendi: 8.875 inches high x 6.75 inches in diameter (22.5 x 17.2cm) 1lb. 14.7 oz (871g.)
Various chips and nicks on both pieces at the foot, mouth, spout and decorations, otherwise whole.
Period of Siamese Suzerainty (1779-1893)
Beaker: 11 inches high x 7.75 inches in diameter (28 x 19.8cm) 2 lbs. 6.5 oz (1105g.)
Kendi: 8.875 inches high x 6.75 inches in diameter (22.5 x 17.2cm) 1lb. 14.7 oz (871g.)
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Dimensions:Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
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Sold As:Set of 2
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Style:Tribal(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:ClayFired
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Place of Origin:Lao, People’s Democratic Republic
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Period:19th Century
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Date of Manufacture:Period of Siamese Suzerainty (1779-1893)
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Condition:FairAdditions or alterations made to the original: Various chips and nicks on both pieces at the foot, mouth, spout (modified by grinding down) and decorations, otherwise whole. Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
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Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: TM-UH90066Seller: LU1778236912772
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