Ceramics were first uncovered in 1970 at a construction site at kilometer 3, Thadeua Road in the Vientiane area of the Mekong Valley.
This is supported by the evidence of surface finds, which suggest that area kilns at higher elevations show a greater ratio of glazed to unglazed wares.
From the examples collected to date, it can be said that Lao ceramics used one kind of clay, with 5% quartz added as a temper.
Glazed ceramic stem bowls have been collected as surface finds at the Sisattanak Kiln Site.
Decorations to glazed wares show a great measure of restraint, with simple incisions, stamps and fluting.
Future excavations are expected to prove that Lao ceramic production was comparable to that of other countries in the region.