Porcelain Jar with a lid classic gold design in silk box Thai benjarong colorful ceramic handpaint asian collectables, decorative
Approximate Dimension
Jar:W.4“ * H.3“
A lid:W.4.75“ * H.3“
Total high 6“
silk box:W.7.5“ *W.6.5“
Description
-Meterial:porcelain
-Enamels color
-Trimmed with real gold liquid
-Exquisite details from ancient art of Thailand
-Not suitable for microwave and dishwasher
You can use the jars for put food, medicine, jewelry or other valuable items or just simply for decoration
The origins of Benjarong
Benjarong meaning five colors.Originally there would have been red, yellow, green, blue and white but as time passed it can mix to Produce different shade or secondary colors.Thai benjarong wares isunique style of enamels color on a white porcelain which base from Ming dynasty China(1368-1644AD)
Royal porcelain
In13th-18thcentury when Chinese arrived to Thailand.They brought their beautiful porcelain.This was popular with royality and have beenimported from China By local thai artisan draw a pattern and sent them to China (Sino-Thai wares) Later, they discovered kaolin clay which is one of main meterial.The First Thai benjarong was made in the reign kingRamaV. Benjarong to be used for royality and weathymerchants only. Nowaday Benjarong is available to all people becauseof King Rama IX’s permission
Origins of Benjarong
Benjarong means „five colors“. Originally these have been red, yellow, green, blue and white but as time passed, it was mixed also with secondary colors. Thai benjarong ware is unique style of enamels color on a white porcelain which has its origins from Ming dynasty china (1368-1644).
Royal porcelain
In the 13th to 18th centuries, when Chinese traders came to Thailand, they brought with them their beautiful porcelain. This was popular with the royalty and was imported from China. Local Thai artisans drew a pattern and sent it to China (Sino-Thai wares). Later they discovered kaolin clay, which is one of the most important materials. The first Thai Benjarong was made during the reign of King Rama V. Benjarong was allowed to be used only by kings and wealthy merchants. Nowadays, thanks to the permission of King Rama IX, Benjarong is available for everyone.