{"product_id":"antique-southeast-ceramics-25","title":"SMALL JAR, Sawankhalok Ware, Middle Ages（12th–16th centuries）","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a small jar of Sawankhalok ware, crafted at the Si Satchanalai kiln during the Sukhothai period, spanning the 14th to 16th centuries. The clay body contains a significant amount of sand, resulting in a coarse, textured surface that is lightly coated with ash glaze, which has developed a patina over the long passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe body of the jar exhibits a pleasing roundness while maintaining the restrained elegance characteristic of small vessels. The shoulder gently tapers into the neck, culminating in a delicately raised lip that adds to its charm. The base retains traces of residue, and the glaze transitions from ash gray to a pale ash blue, revealing subtle shadows that emerge with each play of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe term \"Sawankhalok,\" while phonetically derived from Chinese characters, embodies the authority of the Song dynasty, the exotic allure of foreign lands, and the auspicious connotations of \"lu\" (禄). Japanese tea practitioners embraced this foreign vessel, overlaying their own aesthetic sensibilities upon it, repurposing it as a container for incense or water in the tea ceremony, thus cherishing it. Originally a utilitarian object for storing lime or spices, its integration into the highly aestheticized space of the tea room may symbolize the cultural intersections fostered by East Asian trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe patina that has developed on this piece is not merely a sign of age but rather a narrative of the timeless maritime routes it has traversed. Resonating with the aesthetics of \"wabi-sabi\" espoused by Sen no Rikyū, the unintentional beauty of its surface leaves a profound and lingering impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROCANIIRU COLLECTION","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51045419516185,"sku":null,"price":8900.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0688\/9911\/1193\/files\/2025071510949.jpg?v=1752583857","url":"https:\/\/rcnir.com\/en-ph\/products\/antique-southeast-ceramics-25","provider":"入蘆花（ロカニイル）","version":"1.0","type":"link"}