Jarlet Item Number: Ej143 from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Jar with slightly rough brown-green glaze that stops just before the foot, rounded sides with vertical,elongated, indented areas emerging from the neck and base. The jar has a short foot and neck, with a slight lip at the mouth.

History Of Use

In the 14th century the kilns at Sawankhalok experienced a great expansion in pottery production, partially due to the influence of Chinese potters coming into the region. Jars were just one type of their wares frequently exported throughout Southeast Asia.