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Jar and lid

Jar and lid

  • Place of origin:

    Korea (made)

  • Date:

    1991-1992 (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Yun Kwang Cho (maker)

  • Materials and Techniques:

    Stoneware, thrown, sliced, painted and glazed

  • Museum number:

    FE.7:1, 2-1993

  • Gallery location:

    Ceramics Study Galleries, Asia & Europe, room 137, case 18, shelf 7

  • Image in copyright

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 jar is glazed inside and out in a rich, dark glaze and has seven facets. One of these is unglazed, and has four characters, meaning 'water flows, flowers open' painted in black.

Physical description

The lidded jar is a rich dark brown, glazed inside and out, with seven facets, of which one is unglazed and bears the four characters 'water flow flower opens' painted in black.

Place of Origin

Korea (made)

Date

1991-1992 (made)

Artist/maker

Yun Kwang Cho (maker)

Materials and Techniques

Stoneware, thrown, sliced, painted and glazed

Dimensions

Height: 13.3 cm without lid, Diameter: 8 cm jar, Height: 2.4 cm lid

Object history note

Part of a set of vessels for tea ceremony, FE.3 to 17-1993.

Descriptive line

Jar and lid of glazed stoneware, Yun Kwang Cho, Korea, 1991-1992.

Materials

Stoneware

Techniques

Painted; Glazed; Thrown; Sliced

Categories

Ceramics; Stoneware

Collection code

EAS

Qr_O22495
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