Lai Nam Thomg (000071) [bj_96.1]
Pedestal Water (“toh”) Jar, h= 17.2 cm
The Jim Thompson Museum Collection

A 19th century water (“toh”) jar with an all over trellis pattern executed in turquoise bands with brown flowers on a bright blue background, red bands with a faint gold leaf motif at the mouth and lower body; a brown-gold band around the mouth rim; the pedestal foot has a turquoise band with brown flowers. The cover has sloping walls, a broad blue band with a floral motif and a top of three tiers (turquoise, blue, green) and a gold, vase-like knob.