Figure
Figure
ca. 1992 (made)
ca. 1992 (made)
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Ceramics are perhaps the most prized element of Korea’s artistic output and Shin Sang-ho is one of many modern Korean potters for whom their nation’s rich ceramic heritage is a fertile bed of inspiration. Well known for his technical and stylistic eclecticism, Shin here works in the punch’ong technique of slip decoration that developed in Korea in the 15th and 16th centuries. After throwing the sculpture, Shin has applied white slip (clay mixed with water) by knife, stamping and inlay. He has then applied the greenish–grey glaze characteristic of punch’ong ware.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Figure (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with slip decorationn and glazed |
| Brief description | Sculpture of an animal's head, Shin Sang-ho, Korea, ca. 1992. |
| Physical description | Figure of stoneware. Slip decoration is applied to the surface by knife, stamping and inlay. Along the neck are several scored lines. The glaze has a pinkish tinge. |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Summary | Ceramics are perhaps the most prized element of Korea’s artistic output and Shin Sang-ho is one of many modern Korean potters for whom their nation’s rich ceramic heritage is a fertile bed of inspiration. Well known for his technical and stylistic eclecticism, Shin here works in the punch’ong technique of slip decoration that developed in Korea in the 15th and 16th centuries. After throwing the sculpture, Shin has applied white slip (clay mixed with water) by knife, stamping and inlay. He has then applied the greenish–grey glaze characteristic of punch’ong ware. |
| Bibliographic reference | McKillop, Beth. "Some potters working in Korea today" in Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, London, Vol 57, 1993, p. 65. fig. 8. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.2-1993 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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