Signed Thai Celadon Elephant Mug in Turquoise Glaze, Hand-Thrown Studio Ceramic

Meet the most charismatic resident of any shelf. This hand-thrown Thai studio mug wears a turquoise celadon glaze the colour of a tropical lagoon, brushed over with trailing green vines on a softly crackled surface. On the front, sculpted in generous high relief, an elephant spreads its ears and curls its trunk forward to form the handle, modelled in smoky grey and finished by the artist's own hand. Look inside and the deep cobalt interior is a small thrill every time. A proper collector's piece, individually made, and quietly magnificent whether it holds your morning coffee or simply holds court on a sideboard.

Styling & Collectors Inspiration

This little Thai charmer loves company from across Asia. Set it beside our Chinese Porcelain Guanyin Bust for a serene craft vignette, or let it trumpet alongside the Old Balinese Ganesha, the elephant god, for a playful pachyderm pairing. Collectors of glazed ceramics will find a kindred spirit in our Antique Westerwald Stoneware Jugs, while those drawn to Southeast Asian serenity should see it next to the Khmer Style Bronze Buddha Head. Group it with green glass and a sprig of something living, and you have an instant conversation starter.

Details

• Origin: Thailand, in the tradition of Chiang Mai studio ceramics
• Material: glazed stoneware celadon ceramic
• Design: elephant head and trunk sculpted in high relief, the curled trunk forming the handle
• Glaze: turquoise celadon with hand-painted green vine decoration, gentle crackle finish and a deep cobalt-blue interior
• Maker: hand-signed underglaze marks with a spiralled, thrown foot on the unglazed base
• Height: approx 13 cm; width including handle approx 13 cm
• Diameter: approx 9.5 cm at the rim, 8 cm at the base
• Weight: approx 454 g
• Condition: excellent, presenting beautifully with no chips or restoration noted

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This piece ships with fully insured worldwide delivery for a modest flat fee. It will be carefully packaged by our experienced team to ensure it arrives safely, trunk and all.