Lai Nam Thong (0000866) [ bj_146.2]
Spittoon, h= 8.6 cm
The Jim Thompson Museum Collection

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A 19th century Lai Nam Thong spittoon used by royalty for betel chewing. A green trellis pattern with red flowers covers the body on a gold background, gold bands with flowers at the upper and lower body, foot, and mouth red rings separate the bands. The interior is green-glazed.