Jar
1992 (made)
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| Place of origin |
The work of Yi In-jin is laregely inspired by the forms and decorative techniques employed in the making of Korean earthenware storage jars for condiments. The artist fires his vessel in a wood-burning kiln in order to create a scorched effect. His works are typically embellished with scattered indentations either made by his own hand, as in this jar, or by a sharp implement. Yi In-jin is a Korean potter who trained at Hongik University and in California.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Unglazed earthenware |
| Brief description | Earthenware jar, made by Yi In-jin, Korea, 1992. |
| Physical description | Large jar of reddish-brown earthenware, unglazed. |
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| Credit line | Given by the artist |
| Summary | The work of Yi In-jin is laregely inspired by the forms and decorative techniques employed in the making of Korean earthenware storage jars for condiments. The artist fires his vessel in a wood-burning kiln in order to create a scorched effect. His works are typically embellished with scattered indentations either made by his own hand, as in this jar, or by a sharp implement. Yi In-jin is a Korean potter who trained at Hongik University and in California. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | FE.42-1994 |
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| Record created | February 3, 2000 |
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