Teapot and Lid
1991-1992 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The Korean potter Yun Kwang-cho has chosen to work in remote places, far from the city bustle. He is known for the meditative, tranquil qualities of his work, and has been widely exhibited in his native country and beyond. The period from 1400-1600 was when a type of stoneware was produced in Korea which was covered in liquid clay to produce a creamy colour. Known as punchong (or buncheong) ware, this style of ceramic is unique to Korea and since the 20th century has enjoyed a re-evaluation among potters, including Yun, who admire its unforced beauty. The teapot, cups and bowl form a group of vessels used in preparing tea. The teapot has a protruding handle and is covered in a densely crackled glaze.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, slip decorated |
| Brief description | Teapot and lid stoneware, Yoon Kwang Cho, 1991-1992. |
| Physical description | Covered in a densely crackled glaze which is spotted. Colour: Creamy white. |
| Style | |
| Object history | Part of a set of vessels for tea ceremony, FE.3 to 17-1993. |
| Summary | The Korean potter Yun Kwang-cho has chosen to work in remote places, far from the city bustle. He is known for the meditative, tranquil qualities of his work, and has been widely exhibited in his native country and beyond. The period from 1400-1600 was when a type of stoneware was produced in Korea which was covered in liquid clay to produce a creamy colour. Known as punchong (or buncheong) ware, this style of ceramic is unique to Korea and since the 20th century has enjoyed a re-evaluation among potters, including Yun, who admire its unforced beauty. The teapot, cups and bowl form a group of vessels used in preparing tea. The teapot has a protruding handle and is covered in a densely crackled glaze. |
| Bibliographic reference | 'Koreana'. Winter 1996. Volume 10:4
Yun Kwang-cho: Exploring Art and the Way in Punchong Stoneware. By Kim Young-uk.
http://web.archive.org/web/20230111153940/http://www.actakoreana.org/clickkorea/text/10-Ceramic/10-%2096win-yun.html |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.5:1, 2-1993 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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