Research & Article

From the close of the thirteenth century to the middle of the fifteenth century, the Thai produced several types of unusual glazed wares at two large ceramic centers in the kingdom of Sukhothai. One of the centers, Wat Si Chum, manufactured Sukhothai wares, while the other, known as Ban Ko Noi, produced Chaliang ware and Sawankhalok celadons. Large quantities of both were exported to the Philippine and Indonesian archipelagos, where they competed with the cheaper wares of South China and Annam. Thus, Thai kilns would go on to play a significant role in the great ceramic trade of that era. This article discusses Thai wares from the fourteenth and fifthteenth century, focusing specifically on one of the most representative forms among Sawankhalok painted wares: the cover bowl.