Part of: Albertine Monroe-Brown Study-Storage Gallery (80 resources )
![This jar has a long and upright mouth with a robust shoulder that give way to a body tapering toward the base. The crane, cloud, pine tree and rock are painted with blue and red copper pigment.<br />
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This jar was produced at a kiln in Bunwon-ri, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do after the privatization of official court kilns in 1883. Ten longevity symbols, including pine trees, rocks, lingzhi fungus, deer, cranes, clouds and bamboo, are decorated in cobalt-blue and copper-oxide pigment was used in parts to decorate the jar. Such jars featuring the ten longevity symbols were often used at events such as elder statesmen’s gathering (giroyeon) and 60th birthday parties (hoegabyeon). Crackles were formed on the mouth and body, which are contaminated with impurities, but it remains intact overall. The foot retains traces of coarse sand supports, but lots of cracks were formed.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.169]](/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDUvMjUvNjdqd3QzZzEybV9kZWZhdWx0LmpwZyJdLFsicCIsInRodW1iIiwiMjQweDIwMCJdXQ?sha=fecc2783f3328016 "This jar has a long and upright mouth with a robust shoulder that give way to a body tapering toward the base. The crane, cloud, pine tree and rock are painted with blue and red copper pigment.<br />
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This jar was produced at a kiln in Bunwon-ri, Gwangju-si, Gyeonggi-do after the privatization of official court kilns in 1883. Ten longevity symbols, including pine trees, rocks, lingzhi fungus, deer, cranes, clouds and bamboo, are decorated in cobalt-blue and copper-oxide pigment was used in parts to decorate the jar. Such jars featuring the ten longevity symbols were often used at events such as elder statesmen’s gathering (giroyeon) and 60th birthday parties (hoegabyeon). Crackles were formed on the mouth and body, which are contaminated with impurities, but it remains intact overall. The foot retains traces of coarse sand supports, but lots of cracks were formed.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.169]")
![It has a long, thin neck and flat oval body. The wide foot is rather shallow but deeply recessed on the underside. The entire of surface is decorated with peony blossom design printed in cobalt blue sigment.<br />
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This is a long-necked white porcelain bottle with peony sprays wrapping around the entire body. The white porcelain background is bright in colour, while the light and dark contrasts of the peony pattern give its flowers a three-dimensional appearance. There are sand spur marks on the foot, and on the outer base are incised symbols. Such marks are found in the waste deposits of kilns in Bunwonri, Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do at the end of the 19th century. The mouth has been severed lost. This is a high-quality white porcelain bottle, with well sintered clay and glaze, but the rim has been severed and lost.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.179]](/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDUvMjUvNm53OGhsdGg5cl9kZWZhdWx0LmpwZyJdLFsicCIsInRodW1iIiwiMjQweDIwMCJdXQ?sha=b31b27d59eab8bb0 "It has a long, thin neck and flat oval body. The wide foot is rather shallow but deeply recessed on the underside. The entire of surface is decorated with peony blossom design printed in cobalt blue sigment.<br />
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This is a long-necked white porcelain bottle with peony sprays wrapping around the entire body. The white porcelain background is bright in colour, while the light and dark contrasts of the peony pattern give its flowers a three-dimensional appearance. There are sand spur marks on the foot, and on the outer base are incised symbols. Such marks are found in the waste deposits of kilns in Bunwonri, Gwangju-gun, Gyeonggi-do at the end of the 19th century. The mouth has been severed lost. This is a high-quality white porcelain bottle, with well sintered clay and glaze, but the rim has been severed and lost.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.179]")
![<p>The inner base and walls of this celadon dish are mold-impressed with a peony and peony scrolls, respectively. The low foot retains traces of quartzite supports in three places. The glaze is poorly fused, showing traces of its running, while partial oxidization has given the dish a yellow-green hue in parts.<br />
[<em>Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art </em>(2014) p.114]</p>
The rim of this celadon saucer is outward flared. Fine crackles are present throughout the surface of the saucer, coated with a dark bluish green glaze. It has glazed short foot with 3 spur marks and is molded peony design on wall and bottom. The exterior glaze color change due to over heating, fired in sagger that was not tightly closed.](/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDkvMjQvM2I3YWQ3MmZ2OF9kZWZhdWx0LmpwZyJdLFsicCIsInRodW1iIiwiMjQweDIwMCJdXQ?sha=43157896c18036d2 "<p>The inner base and walls of this celadon dish are mold-impressed with a peony and peony scrolls, respectively. The low foot retains traces of quartzite supports in three places. The glaze is poorly fused, showing traces of its running, while partial oxidization has given the dish a yellow-green hue in parts.<br />
[<em>Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art </em>(2014) p.114]</p>
The rim of this celadon saucer is outward flared. Fine crackles are present throughout the surface of the saucer, coated with a dark bluish green glaze. It has glazed short foot with 3 spur marks and is molded peony design on wall and bottom. The exterior glaze color change due to over heating, fired in sagger that was not tightly closed.")
![<p>This vessel was produced in a form typical of 13th century celadon bottles with the beautifully curved form and inlaid decorations on the entire surface. The body is divided into six segments, each of which is inlaid with chrysanthemum stems rst then stamped with owers using the inhwa (stamping) technique. Glaze was wiped away from the base and sand supports were used during ring. Glaze on the lower part of the bottle was poorly fused, yielding an opaque surface, however the overall quality of sintering is fine. The mouth has been repaired and restored. This piece is assumed to have been produced at a kiln at Yucheon-ri, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do.<br />
[<em>Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art</em> (2014) p.136]</p>](/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDkvMjQvOTlvajVlZGNtbl9kZWZhdWx0LmpwZyJdLFsicCIsInRodW1iIiwiMjQweDIwMCJdXQ?sha=15576c14322f15fc "<p>This vessel was produced in a form typical of 13th century celadon bottles with the beautifully curved form and inlaid decorations on the entire surface. The body is divided into six segments, each of which is inlaid with chrysanthemum stems rst then stamped with owers using the inhwa (stamping) technique. Glaze was wiped away from the base and sand supports were used during ring. Glaze on the lower part of the bottle was poorly fused, yielding an opaque surface, however the overall quality of sintering is fine. The mouth has been repaired and restored. This piece is assumed to have been produced at a kiln at Yucheon-ri, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do.<br />
[<em>Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art</em> (2014) p.136]</p>")
![<p>The long neck, curvilinear body, and ared mouth of this vessel create a typical Goryeo celadon bottle. A band of lotus petals inlaid with black and white slips is wrapped around the lower part of the neck, below which is a yeoui-head band inlaid with white slip. Three places around the belly of the bottle are decorated with lotus sprays inlaid with black and white slips. The glaze on the lower part of the body has been oxidized, where it is also extensively cracked. The foot is low, with a wide rim, and has sand spur marks.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.143]</p>](/media/W1siZiIsIjIwMjIvMDkvMjQvMXFmdnRueTRuNl9kZWZhdWx0LmpwZyJdLFsicCIsInRodW1iIiwiMjQweDIwMCJdXQ?sha=0ca4162fd5e5e61f "<p>The long neck, curvilinear body, and ared mouth of this vessel create a typical Goryeo celadon bottle. A band of lotus petals inlaid with black and white slips is wrapped around the lower part of the neck, below which is a yeoui-head band inlaid with white slip. Three places around the belly of the bottle are decorated with lotus sprays inlaid with black and white slips. The glaze on the lower part of the body has been oxidized, where it is also extensively cracked. The foot is low, with a wide rim, and has sand spur marks.<br />
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.143]</p>")
Cabinet T: Shelf 3
Native American Art
Spanning many centuries, the objects displayed here represent works from a broad range of native cultures, including the indigenous peoples of South America, the Pueblos of Mexico and Southwestern United States, and the Inuit of the Arctic regions of Alaska, Canada and Greenland. Originally created for utilitarian or ceremonial use, many of these works reflect the lives and values of the people who made them.
The native cultures of both North and South America held a deep respect for the land and the creatures that inhabit it. The choice of material reflected what was most readily available to the artist—ivory, antler, bone, clay and stone—and common motifs included animals, human and mythological figures, hunting scenes and geometric patterns. The art of the Inuit evolved over hundreds of years from small carvings and amulets to larger more sophisticated sculptures and often featured images of walruses, seals, fishing scenes and human figures (often of a mother and child) that were rounded and bulky-looking from wearing numerous layers of clothing. Living in the harsh Artic climate required stamina, strength and a strong spiritual connection with nature, which allowed the Inuit to live harmoniously within their environment. Images of birds, human figures and bold geometric designs were common among the artworks of other Native American cultures. The strong use of pattern seen on many of the ceramic vessels displayed here was distilled from the artists’ perceptions of their surroundings and often took the form of stylized feathers or waves, or the geometric shapes found in textiles.
Navajo Gray Ware Cooking Pot
earthenware
5 15/16 in x 8 11/16 in x 7 1/2 in (15.08 cm x 22.07 cm x 19.05 cm)
Gift of Estelle Titiev, from the collection of Mischa Titiev
Vase
pottery
8 7/16 in x 2 in (21.4 cm x 5 cm)
Gift of Charles and Alice Gibson
Bowl
pottery with polychrome decoration
4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm)
Gift of Rudolf and Mary Arnheim
Vessel with two warriors
fired ceramic with polychrome
5 13/16 in x 4 15/16 in (14.8 cm x 12.6 cm)
Museum purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
Bird Shaped Whistle
stone?
2 3/8 in x 2 in x 2 15/16 in (6 cm x 5 cm x 7.5 cm)
Gift of Toshiko Ogita in memory of Tomoo Ogita
Ceremonial Tall Necked Bottle
black ash firing finish on terracotta
6 1/8 in x 4 1/4 in (15.56 cm x 10.8 cm)
Museum Purchase
Seated figure
ceramic
7 1/16 in x 4 7/8 in x 4 1/2 in (17.94 cm x 12.38 cm x 11.43 cm)
Museum purchase made possible by a gift from Helmut Stern
Portrait Head
stone
5 1/2 in. x 5 13/16 in. x 6 11/16 in. ( 14 cm x 14.8 cm x 17 cm )
Gift of Mary and Millard Pryor
Vessel in shape of long beaked sea bird
fired clay with clay slip
4 3/4 in x 4 15/16 in (12 cm x 12.6 cm)
Museum Purchase
Stirrup handle vessel with geometric design
fired ceramic with mineral pigments
7 15/16 in x 5 3/4 in (20.1 cm x 14.6 cm)
Museum purchase made possible by the Friends of the Museum of Art
Ceremonial Hodges Engraved Style Bowl
terracotta with black ash firing finish and etched design
3 15/16 in (10 cm)
Museum Purchase
Red Mesa Black-on-White Bird Effigy Vessel
mineral paint on earthenware
3 11/16 in x 2 1/2 in x 3 11/16 in (9.37 cm x 6.35 cm x 9.37 cm)
Gift of Estelle Titiev, from the collection of Mischa Titiev
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