Khmer 12th/13th Century Glazed Incised Stoneware Covered Jar

This rare and unusual jar was made around the late 12th to early 13th century. On first sight it appears cylindrical, but upon removing the cover it is clear that it is not, both body and cover being a little rectangular. There are various decorative ridges surrounding the base of the jar and the cover. Additionally, the cover is decorated in a design featuring a seven-pointed star pattern made from impressed lines and dots. The cover is a little misshapen, "sunken" in places, undoubtedly caused during firing. Both inner and outer surfaces are coated in a thin and finely-crackled pale yellowish-green glaze that has degraded and flaked from the surface in places, most noticeably to the inner wall of the main body, a result of long burial.

Larger than many other similar Khmer boxes with a height of 13.75 cm. There are a few "nibbles" to the "sharp" edges but there is no sign of restoration or repair; a very rare object in good overall condition.

From the estate of a London collector. For other Khmer items from this collection please see our last image.

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