page_title: Thai ceramics
hierarchical_section_title: Thai ceramics
caption_attribution_description: English: Thailand, Sawankhalok, 15th century Furnishings; Accessories Wheel-thrown stoneware with carved and incised decoration and celadon glaze Gift of Ambassador and Mrs. Edward E. Masters (M.84.213.59) South and Southeast Asian Art
context_page_description: Thai ceramics refers to ceramic art and pottery designed or produced as a form of Thai art. The tradition of Thai ceramics dates back to the third millennium BCE. Much of Thai pottery and ceramics in the later centuries was influenced by Chinese ceramics, but has always remained distinct by mixing indigenous styles with preferences for unique shapes, colors and decorative motifs. Thai pottery and ceramics were an essential part of the trade between Thai and its neighbors during feudalistic times, throughout many dynasties.
  Thai ceramics show a continuous development through different clay types and methods of manufacturing since the prehistoric period and are one of the most common Thai art forms. The first type of Thai ceramics ever recorded was the Ban Chiang, dating back to about 3600 BCE. Sukhothai ware, the most famous style of Thai ceramics, is exported to many countries around the world today.
  Medieval Thai wares were especially influenced by Chinese celadons, and later by blue and white porcelain.
context_section_description: Thai ceramics refers to ceramic art and pottery designed or produced as a form of Thai art. The tradition of Thai ceramics dates back to the third millennium BCE.  Much of Thai pottery and ceramics in the later centuries was influenced by Chinese ceramics, but has always remained distinct by mixing indigenous styles with preferences for unique shapes, colors and decorative motifs.  Thai pottery and ceramics were an essential part of the trade between Thai and its neighbors during feudalistic times, throughout many dynasties.
  Thai ceramics show a continuous development through different clay types and methods of manufacturing since the prehistoric period and are one of the most common Thai art forms. The first type of Thai ceramics ever recorded was the Ban Chiang, dating back to about 3600 BCE. Sukhothai ware, the most famous style of Thai ceramics, is exported to many countries around the world today.
  Medieval Thai wares were especially influenced by Chinese celadons, and later by blue and white porcelain.
caption: Bottle with two shoulder lugs and celadon glaze, 15th century
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