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Description:
A fine and rare Korean Silla Period Earthenware Ewer, ca. 57BC-AD892. The dimensions are 9-1/8" tall, 5" wide (spout to outside of body), 4" deep. The shape is known to the Chinese as Jingping. This ewer's shape was invented in China during the Tang dynasty, ca.AD618-906, (I've included an enlargement of a similar Tang dynasty ewer for your comparison). Korean potters borrowed this ewer form and began producing their own sometime during the late Silla Period. We date this ewer to the late Silla Period, (and no later than early Koryo). The shape of this ewer is tall and stout with a broad belly and a short pipe-shaped spout. The fill and secondary pour on top is narrow and has an ornamental ring or flange. The color of ewer was the result of a mutli-staged process. First, the body of this ewer was shaped in clay and carved. In this case, carved with fishes and flora. The first glaze (white) was painted on the ewer or the ewer was dipped into the glaze/slip, (while being held by the foot rim), and then fired. Next, the second glaze, in this case, a translucent brown glaze was painted over the white glazed body and the ewer was fired again. The resultng work is very impressive, with an overall dark brown color with coffee-cream color blushing through in recessed and high areas. The glazes were applied to just above the foot rim and exposes the reddish-brown earthenware. There is also fine kiln desposition adhering to the foot rim. The overall condition of the ewer is excellent condition without any injury or repair.
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| Status: For Sale |
Reference#: 1680 |
| Condition:
Excellent, museum quality |
Year:
ca.57BC-AD892
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| Country:
Korea |
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| Height:
9.12 in. (23.16 cm) |
Depth:
4 in. (10.16 cm) |
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Width: 5 in. (12.70 cm)
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