Description:

East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A striking grey stoneware vase with a rounded lower body atop a wide disc foot, a tall neck, and a flaring mouth with a delicate lip. Around the neck and shoulder are floral and half-circle motifs, incised into the surface in shallow channels. The surface has a striking silvery grey color. Aside from Chinese stoneware, Korean stoneware from this time period is the oldest known high-fired ware in the world - to make it, Korean artisans had to generate kiln temperatures greater than 1000 Celsius! The characteristic grey color of this vessel and others like it is caused by the reduction of oxygen in the kiln's inner chamber. Size: 5.35" in diameter x 5.05" H (13.6 cm x 12.8 cm)

Provenance: private California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2005; ex-Katsuragi Antiques

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#150662

  • Condition: Rim has been repaired/professionally restored. This is well done and very difficult to see. The surface has very rich deposits, especially on one side and on the foot.

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