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Korean Caledon Vase Bottle with Kintsugi Repair Goryeo Dynasty

$4,000
£3,045.92
€3,507.29
CA$5,668.35
A$6,097.12
CHF 3,258.48
MX$71,867.71
NOK 41,081.80
SEK 37,556.56
DKK 26,205.38

About the Item

A ceramic wide-mouthed bottle vase covered in green celadon glaze from Goryeo dynasty circa 11-12th century. The bottle vase with such a form (mouth with wide rim, long and slender neck, tall body with swelled shoulders that taper down toward the base) is known as "kwanggubyong" in Korean and developed from the prototype of bottles from united Silla kingdom. It was used for holding oil or liquid. Some of this type of vase take a plain form without much decoration other than glaze; Some feature basic geometrical lines, such as this one. Three concentric rings were featured along the neck and on the shoulder. Some with more carving on the body (see a vase in the collection of Brooklyn Musuem, 79.246.3) or a simple paint with iron glaze (See c.16-1930 in Fitzwilliam Musuem, Cambridge, UK). The vase on offer is covered in a lovely green celadon glaze which exhibits fine even crackles throughout the surface. It has a slightly uneven base with the foot ring shaved by the potter. The surface is original with a nice mellow patina. There is a historical kintsugi repair on the mouth rim, with its gold vain contrasting the green. Also, around the base, there is a kiln firing crack line that etched into the body. Stable and ancient looking, together with the kintsugi repair, they render the vase a wonderful wabi-sabi appearance. Compared to a similar celadon vase from the same period with a slightly different mouth shape and a kintsugi repair across the body, see bon 2452 in the collection of National Musuem of Korea.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)Diameter: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Archaistic (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    11-12th century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Historical kintsugi repair on the rim. Wear consistent with age and use. Antique condition as shown. Kiln firing crack line around the base (not through and quite visually charming). Base was slightly uneven also with crack lines.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945030875162

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