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Khmer Jar w/spout
[bus0304016109]
shipping weight: 3 LB
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Khmer ceramics are a unique class of their own. Unlike the the simplistic, subdued refinement of Song pieces, Khmer pieces tend towards being somber, serious, robust, and have a very strong presence. The unique dark, brown glaze used in Khmer ceramics automatically give them away. Nonetheless, there is great variety within Khmer ceramics; large vases are grand and stratified with architectural bands, small limepots are charmingly shaped like owls or elephants, and then in between is something like this perfume jar.
It is small like the limepots, has very graceful curves, and a flaring dynamic shape comprising of a narrow base widening out to a large body and flat shoulder, yet the typical dark glaze and the sectional bands seperating and decorating each section of this perfume jar give it a solid, architectonic feel. The lid, which is missing from this piece would taper the shape at the top, giving it height and finishing it's resemblemce to a stupa. Perfume jars were probably used ceremonially and this might be found at an altar. Like most Khmer ceramics there is no footon this perfume box, just a flat surface made by cutting the thrown shape with a cord at the base to release it from the throwing wheel.
Khmer kilns excavation with spout, Cambodia.
11 inches tall, 7 inches diameter, Khmer 14th-16th century
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$800.00
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