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Bowl

1991-1992 (made)
Artist/Maker
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 bowl is of a warm reddish clay with creamy yellow slip in painted punchong style.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware, slip decorated
Brief description
Bowl with spout, slip decorated stoneware, made by Yoon Kwang Cho, Korea, 1991-1992.
Physical description
Like the other pieces in this Korean teaset, the spouted bowl is covered on most of its inner and outer surfaces in creamy coloured slip, applied apparently with a brush

Colour: Creamy white
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.5cm
  • Diameter: 15cm
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 bowl is of a warm reddish clay with creamy yellow slip in painted punchong style.
Collection
Accession number
FE.6-1993

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2000
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