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Roof tile fragment: C.131-1984

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Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unknown

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Description

Stoneware, celadon-glazed. Fragment of a shallow curved tile with a bluish-green glaze without crackle.

Notes

History note: Reputedly from the site of the former royal palace at Manwoltae, Kaesong. Purchased in Seoul by Dr Tadashi Sekino

Legal notes

Gompertz Gift

Measurements and weight

Length: 10 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1984) by Gompertz, G. St. G. M., Mr and Mrs

Dating

12th Century
Koryo Dynasty
Production date: circa AD 1157

Note

Celadon roof-tiles are mentioned in the Koryosa [History of the Koryo dynasty] under the entry for the 4th month of the 11th year of the reign of King Uijong. This is equivalent to the year 1157, when a garden was built to the east of the palace with a pavilion called Yangiujong, which was covered with celadon roof-tiles. It is important to note that the present fragments are reputed to have been found at Manwoltae, the site of the Koryo palace in Kaesong, since this fits in with the historical records. In 1964, the National Museum of Korea excavated very similar roof-tiles and tile fragments at a kiln site in Sadang-ri.

Components of the work

Glaze composed of celadon glaze

Materials used in production

Stoneware

Techniques used in production

Glazing (coating) : Stoneware, celadon-glazed

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.131-1984
Primary reference Number: 16193
Supplementary schedule: 16

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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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