A Beautiful Antique Koryo Vessel with Inlay and Kintsugi
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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1492: Item # 1353242
Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Tea Articles: Pre 1492: Item # 1353242
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The gray-blue celadon displays finely crackled glazing with areas slightly darkened by time. A faint pattern made of white inlay can be seen along the upper rim, complimented in several areas by antique kintsugi repairs. The maki-e gold repair at the base—with its design of half waves and half flowering vines—though quite old, seem not quite so old as the repairs along the rim. The small delicate kodai (foot) supports this fine work with grace and effortlessness.
Though the exact age of this piece is unknown, it was a prized possession of a tea disciple who cherished it for many years. The description on the box indicates Koryo-ware which would place it between the 10th and 14th century, originating from the Korean Peninsula. Works such as this were inspired by Chinese porcelain wares which had achieved a high level of refinement, to which Korean potters added a subtlety and elegant rusticity which persists to this day.
In fine antique condition with several atmospheric hairlines and gold joinery repairs, this piece is 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm) and stands 2.75 inches tall (7 cm). It comes wrapped in a decorative silk cloth and with a wood box with labels on the top and side reading 高麗 Koryo (a Korean dynasty from 918 ~1392) 象嵌 Zougan (inlay) 青磁 Seiji (celadon) 小碗 ko-wan (small vessel). International shipping and insurance included in the price.
The gray-blue celadon displays finely crackled glazing with areas slightly darkened by time. A faint pattern made of white inlay can be seen along the upper rim, complimented in several areas by antique kintsugi repairs. The maki-e gold repair at the base—with its design of half waves and half flowering vines—though quite old, seem not quite so old as the repairs along the rim. The small delicate kodai (foot) supports this fine work with grace and effortlessness.
Though the exact age of this piece is unknown, it was a prized possession of a tea disciple who cherished it for many years. The description on the box indicates Koryo-ware which would place it between the 10th and 14th century, originating from the Korean Peninsula. Works such as this were inspired by Chinese porcelain wares which had achieved a high level of refinement, to which Korean potters added a subtlety and elegant rusticity which persists to this day.
In fine antique condition with several atmospheric hairlines and gold joinery repairs, this piece is 3 inches in diameter (7.5 cm) and stands 2.75 inches tall (7 cm). It comes wrapped in a decorative silk cloth and with a wood box with labels on the top and side reading 高麗 Koryo (a Korean dynasty from 918 ~1392) 象嵌 Zougan (inlay) 青磁 Seiji (celadon) 小碗 ko-wan (small vessel). International shipping and insurance included in the price.