Floral Ceramic Jar
Inventory Number: MUS-117-0020
Classification: Ceramics
Place of Origin:
Dimensions:
all: 4 × 3 1/2 in. (10.2 × 8.9 cm)
Description:
small porcelain jar covered in gold foil gilding, and adorned with hand-painted (probably acrylic or oil) floral images. This jar is of traditional Benjarong design, with a rimmed lid and a layered temple handle that protrudes from the top.
In Collection(s)
FunctionLikely originally created to hold tea or incense, is usually given as a gift for special occassions.
Curatorial RemarksIn fair condition - no paint scratches or discoloration, small chip in the porcelain rim. Large breakage suture in body of jar - only visible from the inside. Jar was likely dropped and broken -- looks like it was super glued back together. There is also a small glue stain in the base of the jar. Benjarong, meaning five colours, dates back to the 18th century. It's a traditional handmade style of pottery and was made originally for the Thai royal family and aristocracy.