Antique Sawankhalok Thai vase drip glaze 14-15th cent 13 in h. from shipwreck

Description

A very rare antique Sawankhalok Thai vase with drip glaze 14-15th cent 13 in h. from shipwreck. From neck up the glaze is shiny and the body was done with drip glaze. As the colors of the neck and body are different one may conclude that two different glazes were applied to the top and the body, and the drip glaze was intentionally planned. Perfect condition. From a shipwreck and provenance of major eastern US educational institution (the name will be provided to the buyer).
History
The district was originally the capital district of Sawankhalok province, which in 1932 was merged with Sukhothai province.The new province was at first named Sawankhalok, but in 1939 was renamed to Sukhothai and its capital district moved to Sukhothai district.
In 1917, the district was renamed from Mueang (เมือง) to Wang Mai Khon (วังไม้ขอน).
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1938 it was named Mueang Sawankhalok (เมืองสวรรคโลก),which was changed to only Sawankhalok in 1939 following the province rename.
The area is well known for its ceramics of the same name, which flourished in the 14th century – 16th century CE.