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Antique Korean Celadon Ceramic Ewer with Slip Inlay Goryeo Dynasty

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A Korean ceramic celadon ewer with black slip inlay design from Goryeo Dynasty (918 to 1392AD) circa 12-13th century. The vessel was used to contain and pour wine historically and it in a relatively rare form of "double-gourd", a traditional symbol for longevity. The ewer also features a long curved sprout and an arched handle with a small loop on top, which was used to tether the lid cover. The surface features sprays of chrysanthemum blossom in black slip inly, a classic method unique to Korean ceramic that reached its zenith in Goryeo dynasty. While the gourd form was common in Goryeo ceramic, the double form was much rarer.
Provenance available to the buyer.
For ewers of similar form with various surface decoration, see p123 of "Korea Keramiek/Ceramic" by Snoeck-Ducaju & Zoon.
Page 87 and 100 of "Earth Fire Soul: The Masterpieces of Korean Ceramics"
Page96-7 of "The Art of Korea Highlights from the Collection of San Francisco's Asian Art Museum".

More Information

Origin:	South Korea
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	ceramic
Condition:	Fair. Losses of inlay slips, most prominent around the base where most lotus leaf inlays are missing. Spotty glaze imperfection throughout as shown. Surface crackle lines toward the bottom. No restoration detected under UV light.
Creation Date:	12-13 th century
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	515599

Dimensions

W.	6.5 in;	H.	9 in;	D.	5 in;
W.	16.51 cm;	H.	22.86 cm;	D.	12.7 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.

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