Thai Celadon Mengrai Kilns?

Kaaren B. · Mar 15, 2024, 23:26:51

Hello! I have not been here since October, but just picked this up in a consignment shop. I believe this to be Thai, not Chinese celadon? The best I could do researching the mark, which has no English, is the Mengrai kilns. It is very lovely and in perfect condition, with a beautiful crackle glaze. I assumed it was vintage not antique. Can anyone help with the mark or other info? Many thanks! Kaaren

Stan · Mar 16, 2024, 18:05:29

Hi Kaaren B. Im sorry but I do not know much about Thai items, Maybe someone more experienced will answer your questions.

peterp · Mar 17, 2024, 08:32:37

Did you look into this site?
https://www.seaceramic.org.sg/resources/the-ceramics-of-southeast-asia/thai-ceramics/

They may be able to point you to the right resources.

Kaaren B. · Mar 20, 2024, 00:53:02

Apologies for the later Thank You! I will give it a try. KB

peterp · Mar 20, 2024, 07:19:34

Sorry for being unable to help.
You could also check www.mingwrecks.com has information. Their work includes some information on Thai kilns too.

Kaaren B. · Jun 21, 2024, 07:37:55

An update to this query of several months ago: I found the Mingrai kilns in Thailand, still in operation, who do tons of celadon, and this is indeed their mark. This bowl is typical of their work, and I saw it elsewhere on offer in blue. I prefer the celadon - it's, er, classier, in my opinion. Cheers, Kaaren

peterp · Jun 21, 2024, 09:51:00

Hi Kaaren,
If you have/find any website URL showing a number of such items (celadon), modern or old please post it.
Personally, I have an interest in knowing about SE Asian celadons as every now and then I get asked about items that do not seem to be Chinese. I know too little about celadons make outside three Far Eastern countries.

Kaaren B. · Jul 14, 2024, 07:48:51

Sorry, Stan, I did not realize there was another reply from you on this.

Mingrai has an extensive web site and does other pottery besides celadon. I didn't go much beyond identifying the mark.

I didn't realize celadon could come in so many shades. I bought this bowl because I liked its unfussy design.

https://mengraikilns.com/aboutus.asp?lan=eng

They are very well known in Thailand.

I should add that in the same shop in which I got the Kinkozan bowl (I drop in there once a month), I once saw a more classic jade color celadon lidded bowl, lotus top on the lid, with a tag that claimed it was Longquan, but with no marks, not even the later ones, and without a single sign of age.

It was very pretty but they wanted $60 for it and I demurred. I hope it wasn't Longquan . . . :)