Tucked Sawankhalok Viative Figure in Terracotta

Tuccata”, a celadon-coated, light-glazed terracotta votive figure of a woman carrying a child, found in the rice fields. Restoration to the head: the head was separated from the body and thrown into the wild during births to appease evil spirits and protect the newborn. The restoration is barely visible as it is covered with celadon glaze (Siam)Thailand, Sawankhalok , Sukhothai 14th/16th century. H 9 cm x W 5 cm x D 4 cm