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Ewer

950-1050 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ewer with ovoid, shouldered body, tall neck, strap handle, short upward-pointing spout and splayed foot. There is a hole pierced through each side of the neck. The vessel is undecorated and covered with a crackled celadon glaze which gathers thick around the spout. Part of the foot is unglazed and there is a crack on the handle.

Colour: Brownish celadon

Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Thrown, with parts attached Stoneware
Brief description
Cer, Korea, Koryo, celadon
Physical description
Ewer with ovoid, shouldered body, tall neck, strap handle, short upward-pointing spout and splayed foot. There is a hole pierced through each side of the neck. The vessel is undecorated and covered with a crackled celadon glaze which gathers thick around the spout. Part of the foot is unglazed and there is a crack on the handle.

Colour: Brownish celadon
DimensionsHeight: 23 cm (without lid)
Style
Collection
Accession number
C.133-1913

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2000
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