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Title

Bencharong Ware Spitton with Buddhist dieties Thapanom and Norasingh, and Chinese fire patterns

Artist

Artist Unknown, China, Bencharong ware

Physical Description

Bencharong ware spittoon made in a private kiln in Jingdezhen, China, for Thai market. Probably ordered from Thai royalty, under the reign of Rama II (r. 1809-1824). It is the porcelain ware enameled with multiple colors, in the style called “five colors” (“bencharong” refers to five colors in Sanskrit). It has a large mouth and bulbous shape, with design of minor Buddhist deities Thepanom and Norasingh, and Chinese fire patterns.

Century

19th century

Object Creation Date

early 19th century

Accession Number

2005/1.464

Medium and Support

porcelain with overglaze enamel painting

relevance

rank 13.58586

Primary Keywords

bencharong

buddhism

chinese export

enamels and enamelling

jar

spittoon