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

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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 beaker flask with relief and impressed band decorations, pinched scalloped mid-section, footed ring base, curvaceous neck and slightly flared mouth. The other vessel similarly decorated but in a kendi form with a short extended spout and a perforated sprinkler-type cone shaped mouth. Various chips and nicks on both pieces at the foot, mouth, spout and decorations, otherwise whole. Period of Siamese Suzerainty (1779-1893) Beaker: 11 inches high x 7.75 inches in diameter (28 x 19.8cm) 2 lbs. 6.5 oz (1105g.) Kendi: 8.875 inches high x 6.75 inches in diameter (22.5 x 17.2cm) 1lb. 14.7 oz (871g.)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Diameter: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Clay,Fired
  • Place of Origin:
    Lao, People's Democratic Republic
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Period of Siamese Suzerainty (1779-1893)
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Various chips and nicks on both pieces at the foot, mouth, spout (modified by grinding down) and decorations, otherwise whole. Rewoven. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: TM-UH900661stDibs: LU1778236912772

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