Thai Sawankhalok Brown-Glazed Stoneware Mercury Bottle Funnelbeakerculture His name translates to "God

His name translates to "God of Wealth

offering both historical and artistic value

with some of the earliest examples originating in Central Mexico during the Early Formative period (c

National Gallery of Art

this silvered bronze fibula is a tangible link to the military traditions and craftsmanship of the Roman Empire

Thai Sawankhalok Brown-Glazed Stoneware Mercury Bottle Funnelbeakerculture His name translates to "GodAyutthaya Kingdom Period, c. 13001500 AD, Ban Ko Noi Kilns, Sawankhalok, Thailand A superb small gourd shaped stoneware bottle with sloping shoulders, a long narrow neck, and a flaring rim, resting on a flat unglazed base. Two small loop handles are applied to the neck for suspension. The vessel is coated with a lustrous deep brown glaze that extends from the shoulders downward, typical of the fine wares produced at the Ban Ko Noi kilns of Sawankhalok