Large Ban Chiang Incised Grey-Ware Vase-Shaped Pottery Vessel

One-of-a-kind, beautiful and intact Ban Chiang grey-ware vessel with incised linear etching on lower, mid and top sections. Graceful form with flared rim descending to a straight narrow neck, then flaring out and tapering to a round flat base. Surface of the vessel shows good age and oxidation with several areas of encrustations. Very decorative and fine example of its type with a unique vase/urn shape. It is smooth and has a natural patina exhibiting exhibiting gray, beige, and brown tones that would work with any décor from Traditional, Coastal Modern, Spanish Revival... to Wabi Sabi or Organic Inspired. Part of a verified collection.  

Place of Origin: Udon Thani Province, NE Thailand 

Date of Manufacture: Late Period, ca. 300-100 BCE

Condition: Excellent

Wear: Consistent with age and use. Please refer to pictures.

Dimensions: 

Total: 11 in. H X 8.5 in. Diam.

Mouth: 6.5 in. Diam.

Reference:

Ban Chiang National Museum

University of Natural & Cultural History at the University of Oregon

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