Korean Celadon Inlay Vase Goryeo Dynasty

About the Item

On offer is an antique Korean ceramic vase from the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon period (circa 14-15th). The vase features celadon crackled glaze with underglaze inlay design in black and white. The vase was a transitional piece made toward the end of Goryeo to the beginning of Joseon Yi dynasty, a style straddling between Celadon to Buncheong (Mishima) ware (may be identified as Zogan-Mishima). The small bottle form vase was used to contain wine or oil. The form is slightly irregular from potting, and the design has a strong folky charm. The main part of the inlay on the body features cascading lines in black and white slip inlays, which likely conveys the sweeping willow branches, a characteristic motif of Yi dynasty, according to the research by Goro Akaboshi, the collector and author of the reference book below. The overall design was simple, abstract and effective. A charming and authentic piece. For a very similar vase see plate no 59 in the book "Five Centuries of Korean Ceramic Pottery and Porcelain of the Yi Dynasty" by Goro Akaboshi and Heiichiro Nakamaru. A picture of the page shown in the last picture. For another example, see lot 32a in Christie's sale 8138 on April 26, 1995 "Korean Works of Art"

Dimensions:

Height: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)

Style:

Archaistic (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic

Place of Origin:

Korea

Period:

15th Century and Earlier

Date of Manufacture:

14th-15th Century

Condition:

Repaired: The lip of the vase was professionally restored and partially rebuilt (visible in the pictures). Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Restoration on the lip, glaze pooling and crackling in some area toward the base, some imperfection during the making process.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU945023575392

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