Khmer Elephant Form Lime Pot, 12th century. A globular stoneware form with narrow aperture on top for the slaked lime. The pot modeled after an elephant’s head at the shoulder with trunk, tusks and short ears and having incised markings and two rolled pseudo-strap handles flanking the opening. The ceramic is glazed in a rich thick dark brown stopping short of the circular string cut elevated disc base.
Condition: The right ear possibly reattached and with glaze restorations, some minor rim frits at the mouth, evidence of slaked lime residue on the interior, otherwise fine condition.
Age: 12th century.
Size: 5 in. high x 5 in. in diameter (12.8 x 12.8cm)
Weight: 1 lb. 8.4 oz. (693g.)
Condition: The right ear possibly reattached and with glaze restorations, some minor rim frits at the mouth, evidence of slaked lime residue on the interior, otherwise fine condition.
Age: 12th century.
Size: 5 in. high x 5 in. in diameter (12.8 x 12.8cm)
Weight: 1 lb. 8.4 oz. (693g.)
Provenance:
U.S.A. art market
For similar examples see:
Charles Nelson Spinks, The Ceramic Wares of Siam, Praya Buranasiri Ponjsa collection, pl.36.
Roxanna Brown, Legend and Reality, Early Ceramics from South-East Asia, pl.57.
Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore, 2019-00677
Note:
Most of the Khmer elephant shaped lime pots in collections today are the type that stand on four short boss feet. This particular lime pot’s base is closer in style to the typical type base for a Khmer bird shaped lime pot.
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Dimensions:Height: 5 in (12.7 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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Style:Other(Of the Period)
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Materials and Techniques:CeramicGlazed
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Place of Origin:Cambodia
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Period:15th Century and Earlier
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Date of Manufacture:12th century
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Condition:GoodRepaired: The right ear possibly reattached and with glaze restorations, some minor rim frits at the mouth, evidence of slaked lime residue on the interior, otherwise fine condition. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: TM-UH90063Seller: LU1778236875892
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