Onggi Jar
1991-1992 (made)
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This storage jar is one of a set of eight made in 1991-1992 by the Korean ceramicist Pak Na-sôp(1917-1996). Jars like this were traditionally used for storing the pickles and condiments that form an integral part of Korean cuisine, and were robust enough to be stored in the courtyard outside the house.
Formed from fairly coarse clay, the body of the jar develops a distinctive reddish colour on firing. This is then enhanced by a thick brown glaze that gives the necessary level of impermeability. Both storage jars and tablewares are made in this way. Known as 'onggi', these everyday ceramics have a long history of production and use in Korea.
Formed from fairly coarse clay, the body of the jar develops a distinctive reddish colour on firing. This is then enhanced by a thick brown glaze that gives the necessary level of impermeability. Both storage jars and tablewares are made in this way. Known as 'onggi', these everyday ceramics have a long history of production and use in Korea.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | coiling |
| Brief description | Storage jar for pickles and sauces, Pak Na-sôp(1917-1996), Korea, 1991-2 |
| Physical description | One of a set of eight contemporary onggi jars with lids. Each has a stoneware body, a brown shiny glaze on all outer and inner surfaces and a flat base which is unglazed with some kiln glaze adhering. Colour: red-brown. |
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| Summary | This storage jar is one of a set of eight made in 1991-1992 by the Korean ceramicist Pak Na-sôp(1917-1996). Jars like this were traditionally used for storing the pickles and condiments that form an integral part of Korean cuisine, and were robust enough to be stored in the courtyard outside the house. Formed from fairly coarse clay, the body of the jar develops a distinctive reddish colour on firing. This is then enhanced by a thick brown glaze that gives the necessary level of impermeability. Both storage jars and tablewares are made in this way. Known as 'onggi', these everyday ceramics have a long history of production and use in Korea. |
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| Accession number | FE.438:1&2-1992 |
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| Record created | April 10, 2000 |
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