Description
Thai Bencharong porcelain cup hand-painted by Rama II, the second king of Siam, modern Thailand, ca. early 19th century. Depicting dramatic scenes involving a deity swarmed by flying insects, holding on to an elephant, and battling a wall of flames. With a handwritten label affixed along the underside.
Provenance: By repute, collected by British diplomat Sir Ernest Mason Satow GCMG, PC, during his travels to Thailand, ca. 1880s; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 2 3/4 in.
Provenance: By repute, collected by British diplomat Sir Ernest Mason Satow GCMG, PC, during his travels to Thailand, ca. 1880s; The Distinguished Collection of Leo & Doris Hodroff.
Height: 1 1/2 in x diameter: 2 3/4 in.
Condition
No chips, cracks, or losses. A few very minute firing flaws to the interior of the cup. Extremely light wear to the footrim.
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Thai Bencharong Porcelain Siam Rama II Painted Cup
Estimate $400-$800
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Leo & Doris Hodroff Collection: Arts of Asia
Nov 11, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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