Accession Number
1979/2.84

Title
Bowl

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
12th century

Medium & Support
Stoneware with celadon glaze

Dimensions
2 9/16 x 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (6.5 x 18 x 18 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Mr. William Muschenheim

Subject matter
It is presumed to be made in Gangjin Kiln. Gangjin is the representative area producing the Goryeo celadon. This place is regarded to the most important area to study Goryeo celadon. Korean government designated this area as the historic site.

Physical Description

The bowl has a low, narrow foot, and diagonally aring out sides. It is decorated with raised designs on the inner wall, but they are so low relief that it is di cult to recognize what they are. The outer base retains three quartzite spur marks. Damage to a side of the mouth rim and the center of the bowl has been repaired.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.99]

It flares out widely at the rim, then back in. Its sides, otherwise almost straight, taper to the base. There is no decorated.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
bowl

Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bowls (vessels)
celadon (glaze)
ceramic (material)
stoneware (pottery)