Celadon ceramic pillbox, 'Terraced Garden'

Faint green tones evoke the mystique of an ancient Thai garden, as tended blooms contrast with the allure of crackled surfaces. This pillbox comes from the skilled artisans of Ramphan Khumsingkaew and makes a delicate statement on any dressing table. Gae sa lak is a traditional Thai sculptural process used for carving decorative items. Khumsingkeaw applies it to a series of ceramic products, each example resplendent with floral and organic shapes hand-carved into the clay before the piece is fired. The surface is then glazed in the traditional celadon method, resulting in rich pockets of blue and green color and a lightly crackled antique appearance.