Vase and Cover (kun tho nam mon)
Vase and Lid
19th century (made)
19th century (made)
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This object reproduces in silver a well known Thai ceramic form.It was used to contain holy water used during Buddhist or Brahmanic rituals. The use of lotus petal decoration and the lotus bud finial refer to the sanctifying and purifying power of the water within.
A Chinese maker's stamp on the underside of the foot show that it was made by one of the many Chinese craftsmen resident in Bangkok.
A Chinese maker's stamp on the underside of the foot show that it was made by one of the many Chinese craftsmen resident in Bangkok.
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Title | Vase and Cover (kun tho nam mon) |
Materials and techniques | Repousse silver |
Brief description | Domestic, silver, repousse, Thailand, C19 Domestic, silver, repousse, Thailand, C19 |
Physical description | A vase and cover (kun tho nam mon) of silver, with a bulb-shaped body, decorated with repousse pattern of lotus petals. There is a band of leaf ornament on the foot and around the top of the body. The cover, with three tiers of umbrellas and a lotus bud on the top, is chased with a floral design. Used in the hair cutting ceremony ('kone chook') for holding holy water. |
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Summary | This object reproduces in silver a well known Thai ceramic form.It was used to contain holy water used during Buddhist or Brahmanic rituals. The use of lotus petal decoration and the lotus bud finial refer to the sanctifying and purifying power of the water within. A Chinese maker's stamp on the underside of the foot show that it was made by one of the many Chinese craftsmen resident in Bangkok. |
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Accession number | 401&a-1894 |
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Record created | January 4, 2008 |
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