Bencharong or five-coloured enamel-decorated wares were originally made in southern China specially for the Siamese market. In the 18th century, they were used exclusively for the court, but by the 19th century, the Thai elite in Bangkok were also permitted to use these colourful vessels. The vessels in the present lot are made in the Ayudhya Thai style.

Three pieces very similar to those in the present lot, can be found in Shaw, Introducing Thai Ceramics, 1987, p. 52 (bottom) showing a bowl similar to the one in this lot, p. 53 (top), a little jarlet, and p. 54 (bottom), a covered bowl.

US$350-450