Vase
1100-1150 (made)
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Of all the arts of Korea, ceramics have received the most attention from scholars and connoisseurs outside the peninsula and celadon wares (ch’ongja in Korean), in particular, have been highly admired. Praised for their outstanding beauty as reflected in their sumptuous glazes, refined forms and elegant decorations, they are seen to exemplify one of the highlights of Korean culture. Produced in Korea during the Koryo kingdom (918-1392), they reached the zenith of their perfection in technology, form and decoration in the twelfth to thirteenth centuries. The word ‘celadon’ derives from the colour of the robe worn by Celadon, hero of L’Astrée, a pastoral drama by Honoré d’Urfé, a French dramatist of the seventeenth century. Today the term is used for both Chinese and Korean stonewares with glazes of grey-green to bluish-green hues.
Dating to the early twelth century, this elegant vase with swelling shoulders and a narrow base is a fine example of celadon ware of the Koryo dynasty. This type of shape is called maebyong; it was very common at the time. An incised lotus scroll flows gracefully over the entire surface. It is covered with a shiny, clear blue-green glaze.
Dating to the early twelth century, this elegant vase with swelling shoulders and a narrow base is a fine example of celadon ware of the Koryo dynasty. This type of shape is called maebyong; it was very common at the time. An incised lotus scroll flows gracefully over the entire surface. It is covered with a shiny, clear blue-green glaze.
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Materials and techniques | Thrown, carved and combed stoneware |
Brief description | Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon |
Physical description | This elegant vase with swelling shoulders and a constricted base is a fine example of the period. An incised decorative lotus scroll flows gracefully over the entire surface. Glaze colour clear, shiny and blue-green. Colour: Greyish green |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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Summary | Of all the arts of Korea, ceramics have received the most attention from scholars and connoisseurs outside the peninsula and celadon wares (ch’ongja in Korean), in particular, have been highly admired. Praised for their outstanding beauty as reflected in their sumptuous glazes, refined forms and elegant decorations, they are seen to exemplify one of the highlights of Korean culture. Produced in Korea during the Koryo kingdom (918-1392), they reached the zenith of their perfection in technology, form and decoration in the twelfth to thirteenth centuries. The word ‘celadon’ derives from the colour of the robe worn by Celadon, hero of L’Astrée, a pastoral drama by Honoré d’Urfé, a French dramatist of the seventeenth century. Today the term is used for both Chinese and Korean stonewares with glazes of grey-green to bluish-green hues. Dating to the early twelth century, this elegant vase with swelling shoulders and a narrow base is a fine example of celadon ware of the Koryo dynasty. This type of shape is called maebyong; it was very common at the time. An incised lotus scroll flows gracefully over the entire surface. It is covered with a shiny, clear blue-green glaze. |
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Accession number | C.70-1935 |
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Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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