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Korean

Ewer, 936-1392

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Description

Maker

Culture

Korean

Title

Ewer

Year

936-1392

Medium

Stoneware with glaze

Materials/Techniques

Materials

Techniques

Dimensions

Height: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 inches)

Place

Korea, Goryeo Dynasty, 936–1392

Type

Credit

Gift of Charles B. Hoyt

Object Number

27.044

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Asian Art Galleries

A subtle design of sprouting bamboo shoots adorns the surface of this ewer. The luminous green celadon glaze, produced by the conversion of ferrous oxide in the firing process, was developed in China in the 10th century and found its greatest expression in Korea during the Goryeo Period.

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