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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Pot

ca. 2006 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Formed on the potter's wheel, Huh Sang Wook's pot has been pounded to create straight walls out of the originally globular form. White clay has been applied to the surface. Flowers and leaves are carved into that white layer. The artist has scraped off the white clay to reveal the dark colour of the vessel, allowing the floral pattern to stand out. He has said that he wants to create a sense of space by emphasizing the contrast between pattern and background colour. He is interested also in the sculptural effects achieved when the glaze flows or pools.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware, white slip carved in reverse with green ash glaze
Brief description
Buncheong style pot with white floral design beneath green ash glaze, made by Huh Sang Wook.
Physical description
Buncheong style pot with white slip carved in reverse leaving a white floral design beneath an all-over green ash glaze.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.5cm
  • Diameter: 36.0cm
Style
Credit line
Given by the artist
Summary
Formed on the potter's wheel, Huh Sang Wook's pot has been pounded to create straight walls out of the originally globular form. White clay has been applied to the surface. Flowers and leaves are carved into that white layer. The artist has scraped off the white clay to reveal the dark colour of the vessel, allowing the floral pattern to stand out. He has said that he wants to create a sense of space by emphasizing the contrast between pattern and background colour. He is interested also in the sculptural effects achieved when the glaze flows or pools.
Bibliographic reference
Bonhams '20th Century Japanese and Korean Ceramics', Sale number 13761, Tuesday 7 November 2006, London. Lot 127, page 69.
Collection
Accession number
FE.1-2007

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Record createdMarch 8, 2007
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