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Pottery and Metal Implements from the Khmer Empire

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    Elephant shaped vessel, Dark brown glaze, Khmer, Angkor period. 12th - 13th century

    Asian Gallery (Toyokan) Room 3
    May 29, 2007 (Tue) - August 26, 2007 (Sun)

    This exhibition contains various pottery, as well as roof tiles and metal implements, from the Khmer Empire (also known as Angkor Empire).

    The Khmer Empire was centered around and flourished in what is now known as Cambodia between the 9th and 13th centuries. It developed a unique form of pottery influenced by architectural elements and metal work of the time, and by Indian culture. Ash glaze pottery developed early in this area, and in the 10th and 11th centuries, black glaze pottery and various combinations of the two glazes flourished.

    These vessels were only for use in rituals or imperial families, which resulted in lost opportunities for export abroad. Consequently, production ceased when the Khmer Empire collapsed.

 Major works in this exhibition

* Works listed below are in the TNM Collection unless otherwise indicated.
Covered bowl, Ash glaze and carved lotus petals, Khmer, From Phnom Kulen, Angkor period, 11th - 12th century (Acquired through collections exchange with l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient)
Roof Tile, Ash glaze, Khmer, From Angkor, Angkor period, 11th - 13th century (Acquired through collections exchange with l'Ecole Francaise d'Extreme-Orient)
Elephant shaped vessel, Dark brown glaze, Khmer, Angkor period. 12th - 13th century
Covered Bowl and Spoon, Khmer, Angkor period, 12th - 14th century
Spitoon, Khmer, Angkor period, 12th - 14th century
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