Title
Limepot
Year/Period
12th-13th centuries
Region
Cambodia
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H32.0 x Dia7.0 cm
Accession No.
C-1435
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Dr Earl Lu
This limepot in the shape of an elephant has a modelled head and stirrups incised over the body. It is covered in a dark brown glaze that ends just below the spherical body supported by four short, unglazed legs.The elephant formed an important part in Khmer life, used as means of domestic and military transport as well as in elephant fights for entertainment.The presence of limepots in Khmer ware indicates the Indian tradition of chewing betel nut extended to the Khmer people.
