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Jar: C.6-1930

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Current Location: In storage

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Pottery: Unknown (Probably)

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Description

Jar with loop handles. Stoneware, thrown with applied lugs, and celadon-glazed. This jar has a short wide mouth, the body narrows gradually from the wide bulging shoulder towards the foot, which is very slightly flared. The thick, straight foot-ring has been cut with a knife. The shoulder bears four pairs of applied florets with incised details, originally joined by loops which now have been broken. The jar is otherwise plain and has lost its lid. The glaze is of a subtle jade colour and has a subdued gloss and a fine crackle; the body is fine-grained in texture. The glaze has been wiped from the foot-ring before firing and there are traces of seven fire-clay spur-marks.

Notes

History note: Unknown before donor

Legal notes

Given by Dr W.M. Tapp

Measurements and weight

Height: 22.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1930-02-15) by Tapp, W. M., Dr

Dating

12th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Circa 1100 CE - 1150 CE

Note

This vessel may have been used as a container for placenta like the previous jar, cat. 63. It appears to date from the mature period of Koryo celadon and was probably made in kiln no.7 at Sadang-ri, Kangjin-gun, South Cholla province.

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze
Foot Diameter 9.5 cm
Rim Diameter 9.5 cm
Decoration

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Throwing : Stoneware, thrown, with applied lugs, incised and celadon-glazed
Glazing (coating)

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.6-1930
Primary reference Number: 16161

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 30 April 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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