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Massive Modern Korean Celadon "Thousand Cranes" Moon Jar, 21st Century, Korea

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A large and impressive modern Korean slip inlaid celadon "Thousand Cranes" moon jar attributed to Han Gi Woong, 21st century, South Korea. The moon jar is decorated all around with carved and slip inlaid images of cranes, and glazed all over with a warm and bright celadon green glaze. The cranes fly in formation, circling the jar in a pleasing pattern, their white bodies and black legs contrasting nicely against each other as well as the celadon ground. The glaze with a subtle and attractive crackle throughout. The massive jar (16" diameter) of typical moon jar shape, with a globular body set on a short ring foot, and a short narrow neck with rolled mouth rim. Unlike traditional moon jars, this one has been created as a single piece, rather than two hemispheres joined together. Cranes are symbols of longevity and grace in Korea. The crane is also the symbol of the city of Incheon, where the artist is based. The "Thousand Cranes" motif is a popular motif in Korean ceramics, though it is rarely literal, usually just describing a large number of cranes. In this case however, there literally are one thousand cranes. The cranes are arranged in twenty neat rows of fifty cranes each. The rows of cranes are graduated in size to take into account the curve of the jar, creating a beautiful "S" shape to the columns, giving the jar a sense of motion. Two character mark on the bottom reading 芸珍 and attributed to the contemporary Korean potter Han Gi Woong.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Fired,Glazed,Inlay
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 2010's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In fine condition. Minor chipping to the foot rim, as seen in photos. No cracks or repairs noted.
  • Seller Location:
    Austin, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU894739251722
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