LARGE "BENCHARONG" COVERED POT in porcelain and polychrome enamels in the famille rose style, the wall decorated with "Thepanom" figures in flamed cartouches alternating with "Norasingh" figures on a dark green ground decorated with "kranok" leaf motifs in the form of flames; two bands of floral motifs and foliage surround the neck and the small circular foot; the domed lid is fitted with flat disc-shaped knobs ending in lotus buds.China for the Kingdom of Siam, 19th century. A LARGE PORCELAIN "BENCHARONG" JAR AND COVER, CHINA FOR THE SIAMESE KINGDOM, 19TH CENTURY.HAUT. 24 CM (9 7/16 IN.) - DIAM. 18,5 CM (7 1/4 IN.)BIBLIOGRAPHYSee Dawn F. Rooney, Bencharong, Chinese Porcelain for Siam, Bangkok, 2017.In this fascinating and informative publication, the author addresses many aspects of ceramic production, decoration, object function and the history of trade between China and Siam. To paraphrase her own words, she points out that these porcelains are easily recognisable thanks to their bright colours applied to white glazed porcelain; decoration covering the entire surface, leaving no blank spaces; subjects depicting mythical creatures from Buddhist and Hindu traditions, surrounded by lush tropical vegetation; geometric floral motifs; and often gilding highlights.