Accession Number
2021/1.151

Title
Olive-brown-glazed Celadon Bowl

Artist(s)
Korean

Artist Nationality
Korean (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
12th century

Medium & Support
stoneware with mottled celadon glaze

Dimensions
3 3/16 x 7 1/8 x 7 1/8 in. (8 x 18 x 18 cm)

Credit Line
Gift and partial purchase from Bruce and Inta Hasenkamp, purchase with funds from Elder and Mrs Sang-Yong Nam

Subject matter
The shape and color of this bowl is modeled after Chinese Yue wares. Bowls of this type have been excavated from the sedimentary layers of olive-brown glazed celadon kiln sites at Gyeongseo-dong, Incheon.

Physical Description

The color and shape of this bowl are modeled after those of Chinese Yue ware. Bowls of this type have been excavated from the sedimentary layers of olive-brown-glazed celadon (nokcheongja) kiln site at Gyeongseo-dong, Incheon. There is a narrow shelf below the mouth rim, while the bowl has been coated with olive- brown-glaze. There are four refractory spur marks on the foot. Part of the body has been repaired after damage.
[Korean Collection, University of Michigan Museum of Art (2014) p.100]

Bowl has a barrow shelf below the mouth rim, and the bowl itself is coated with olve-brown glaze. There are four refractory spur marks on the foot and part of the body has been repaired after damage.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
bowl

Collection Area
Asian

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