Oton Sawankhalok figurine: Chaliang elephant

Oton Sawankhalok figurine: Chaliang elephant

A type of 14th century ash-tray stoneware to potray the elephant caravan from Sawankhalok to Martaban (Siam) called the Chaliang elephant. It measures 6.5 cm. high. The upper part is covered with chocolate brown glaze, while the lower part is greyish and unglazed.


14th century


Artifacts


ash-tray
caravan
elephant
glazed
stoneware

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