Title
White covered box
Year/Period
15th century
Region
Vietnam
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H5.1 x Dia7.1 cm
Accession No.
1992-00776
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Earl Lu
This covered box has a scalloped rim lid with vertical incisions on both lid and body and is covered in finely crackled cream glaze.Vietnam entered the international trade during the 14th century and produced the greatest volume and variety of wares for Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. However, by the 16th century, due to intense competition from the Chinese kilns, the export of Vietnamese wares to these markets was greatly reduced.
