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Pottery: Unknown (Probably)
Melon-shaped ewer and cover. Stoneware, thrown, with parts attached, indented and celadon-glazed. The eight-lobed body resembles that of the Korean yellow melon (ch'amoe); it has a narrow mouth, a short spout and a curved handle. The cover is in the shape of an eight-petalled floret. The base is slightly recessed. The glaze is thickly applied, of dark brownish-green colour, with a subtle gloss. There are eight large fire-clay spur-marks around the base.
History note: Unknown before donor
Given by Dr W.M. Tapp
Height: 17.8 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (1932-10-14) by Tapp, W. M., Dr
11th-12th Century#
Koryo Dynasty
Circa
1050
CE
-
1150
CE
This is a typical melon-shaped ewer as they were made at the end of the eleventh and early in the twelfth century at Kyeyul-ri, Kangjin, before production techniques there had been fully refined.
Glaze
composed of
celadon glaze
Rim
Diameter 4.0 cm
Foot
Diameter 8.0 cm
Decoration
Throwing
: Stoneware, thrown, with parts attached, indented and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)
Accession number: C.50 & A-1932
Primary reference Number: 16136
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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