RAMKHAMHAENG NATIONAL MUSEUM: 14TH CENTURY CHINESE PORCELAIN

Abstract

This article presents the importance of the ancient town of Sukhothai as a cultural centre during the rate 14th century, based on analysis of ceramics excavated from a group of subsidiary stupas at the temple site of the Ramkhamhaeng National Museum, ChangwatSukhothai. The excavations, which discovered various interesting artifacts, were conducted by the Fine Arts Department in 2001. Many complete ceramics were unearthed, as well as many potsherds. The ceramics consisted mainly of Chinese blue and while porcelain from the Yuan dynasty, including bowls, large Quan jars and large Meiping vases. Analyzing these ceramics strongly indicates that the ancient town of Sukothai was a prosperous trading and cultural centre during late 14th century.