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Style: Tribal
Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A elegant Asian unglazed vase in the Khmer style. Probably 18th century with traditional geometric decoration.
Category

18th Century Vietnamese Antique Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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 beak...
Category

19th Century Laotian Antique Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Clay

Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century.
Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century.

Two Laotian Clay Water Vessels (Nam Ton), Beaker & Kendi, 19th century.

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A large elegant Asian unglazed vase in the Khmer style. Probably 18th century with traditional geometric decoration.
Category

18th Century Vietnamese Antique Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase
Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Large Khmer Cambodian Urn Vase

Indonesian Large Terracotta Water Jar, Indonesia late 19th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
As a country with rich cultural heritage, handicrafts produced in Indonesia also display a high level of diversity. Each province, even each production centre has its own speciality and uniqueness. Following the nation’s motto of “Unity in Diversity” (“Bhinneka Tunggal Ika”), the diversity of Indonesian handicrafts is united by a single underlying characteristic: uniquely beautiful items that epitomize the beauty of nature. This water jar possesses an elemental, organic power that comes from its rich historical origin, earthly palette and materials. Pottery made of earth and water elements becomes extraordinary because it has passed through various times, and carries a layer of each phase of its life. The shape and decorative elements of this jar is distinctively Indonesian, with a handcrafted asymmetric shape, terracotta colour and subtle rings running around the body. Earthenware is one of the most commonly used ceramics...
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Late 19th Century Indonesian Antique Tribal Ceramics

Materials

Terracotta

Indonesian Large Terracotta Water Jar, Indonesia late 19th century
Indonesian Large Terracotta Water Jar, Indonesia late 19th century

Indonesian Large Terracotta Water Jar, Indonesia late 19th century

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