Vase
1100 - 1200 (made)
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With a greenish glaze colour derived from iron, this plain bottle with a wide mouth and unglazed base was made in Korea during the Koryo dynasty, a period of large-scale ceramic production. On the shoulder, a curved incised line creates visual interest and separates the smooth neck from the lobed body. Close cultural and political contacts between China and Koryo Korea led to the production of similar vessels in both states during the 11th to 13th centuries.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Thrown and carved stoneware |
Brief description | Vase, carved stoneware with greenish-brown 'celadon' glaze, Koryô period, ca. 1100-1200, Korea |
Physical description | The dished-mouth vase has a scalloped line incised around the shoulder. The glaze colour shades downwards from greenish-brown to greyish green. The base is unglazed with sandmarks. Colour: Brownish and greyish green |
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Gallery label | Glazed stoneware vases and bowl
Korea, Koryo dynasty, (33) 1050-1150; (34) 1100-50; (35) 1100-1200
Museum nos. C.526, 540, 525-1918. Given by Aubrey Le Blond(2009) |
Credit line | Given by Mr Aubrey Le Blond |
Summary | With a greenish glaze colour derived from iron, this plain bottle with a wide mouth and unglazed base was made in Korea during the Koryo dynasty, a period of large-scale ceramic production. On the shoulder, a curved incised line creates visual interest and separates the smooth neck from the lobed body. Close cultural and political contacts between China and Koryo Korea led to the production of similar vessels in both states during the 11th to 13th centuries. |
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Accession number | C.525-1918 |
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Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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