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On display at V&A South Kensington
The Himalayas and South-East Asia, Room 47a

Toilet Stand

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
Thailand (made)

Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried


Object details

Category
Accessories
Object type
Toilet stand
Materials and techniques
Rattan, woven
Rattan
Weaving
Brief description
Toilet stand made of rattan, 19th century, Thailand
Physical description
Toilet stand made of finely split rattan, intricately woven. Tazza-shaped (saucer-shaped bowl on top of a pedestal) with a smooth rim.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15cm
  • Diameter: 18.5cm
Gallery label
  • OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. (1/10/2008)
  • OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried. OFFERING DISH (THAI: PHAN) Fern vine (Thai:Yaen Liphao) Thailand Ca. late 19th or early 20th century 413-1908 Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried.
Credit line
Given by Signor Stefano Cardu
Summary
Woven basketry made either from split bamboo or fern vine was an integral part of life in 19th century Thailand and continues to be significant today in rural areas. The finest work such as this is made from vines split into three strands and woven after being dried
Collection
South & South East Asia Collection
Accession number
413-1908

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Record createdApril 16, 2008
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