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Pottery: Unknown (Probably)
Stoneware, thrown, with parts attached, and celadon-glazed. This small ewer has a tall neck with flaring mouth and an elongated body. The cover is now missing, and the spout and part of the handle are replaced. The pale glossy bluish-green glaze is thinly applied and partly crackled. The shoulder is sprinkled with ash from the firing. The glaze has been wiped from the footring, which shows traces of four fire-clay supports.
History note: Unknown before donor
Gompertz gift
Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs
11th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Circa
1000
CE
-
1100
CE
This type of ewer is most unusual; it may have been used for wine, or condiment sauce. Judging by the colour of the glaze, the clay body and the firing method, it might come from the Yongun-ri kilns.
Glaze
composed of
celadon glaze
Ewer
composed of
stoneware
Height 15.6 cm
Rim
Diameter 4.2 cm
Foot
Diameter 5.2 cm
Accession number: C.33-1984
Primary reference Number: 16026
Old object number: 15
Box number: 15
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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