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Earthenware Ewer, Yi
About the Item
This terracotta vessel was fired to a warm yellow-brown that shows subtle oxidation marks across the surface. Entirely unglazed, it retains a matte, tactile finish with fine pores and minor rim abrasion—evidence of natural ageing—yet the body remains sound, with no signs of restoration.
Its overall silhouette evokes a bear or dog. A wide, oval snout functions as the pouring mouth, while small triangular ears and softly modelled eye ridges lend character to the head. The body opens into a broad, rearward-flaring bowl, supported below by a single stout peg-leg; two small lateral nubs suggest fore-limbs or purely decorative elements. The piece balances utility with rustic zoomorphic charm, adding a primitive warmth to any setting.
Period: 8-4th Century B.C.
Medium : Grey earthenware or pottery
Type : Ewer
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from South Korean Antique Market(Janganpyeong)
Reference :
1) Nara National Museum - Ewer, Yi Bronze, Undecorative, Dragon shaped spout. Gift of Mr. Gorō Sakamoto - Accession Number 1317-197
(Type : Related)
- Dimensions:Height: 5.91 in (15 cm)Diameter: 9.85 in (25 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:8-4th Century B.C.
- Condition:Minor fading.
- Seller Location:seoul, KR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9577244794272
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