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8th C. Korean Silla Dynasty Grayware Jar, ex-Museum

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East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 8th to 9th century CE. A large very fine example of a high-fired grey stoneware vase. Thin foot flaring to wide shoulders, slightly flaring neck and broad flat rim. Neck and shoulder adorned with scrolling motifs. Size: 10" W x 13" H (25.4 cm x 33 cm).

Aside from Chinese stoneware, Korean stoneware from this time period is the oldest known high-fired ware in the world - to make it, Korean artisans had to generate kiln temperatures greater than 1000 C! The characteristic grey color of this vessel and others like it is caused by the reduction of oxygen in the kiln's inner chamber. Vessels like this one have been found in high status tombs, containing offerings. Indeed, some fascinating offerings have been excavated from Silla period tombs - like soybean paste, red pepper paste, kimchi, and fermented fish sauce. This one probably held a liquid of some sort - perhaps wine.

Provenance: ex Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

#164844
Condition Report: Minor chips at base else intact and excellent.

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East Asia, Korea, Silla Kingdom, ca. 8th to 9th century CE. A large very fine example of a high-fired grey stoneware vase. Thin foot flaring to wide shoulders, slightly flaring neck and broad flat rim. Neck and shoulder adorned with scrolling motifs. Size: 10" W x 13" H (25.4 cm x 33 cm).

Aside from Chinese stoneware, Korean stoneware from this time period is the oldest known high-fired ware in the world - to make it, Korean artisans had to generate kiln temperatures greater than 1000 C! The characteristic grey color of this vessel and others like it is caused by the reduction of oxygen in the kiln's inner chamber. Vessels like this one have been found in high status tombs, containing offerings. Indeed, some fascinating offerings have been excavated from Silla period tombs - like soybean paste, red pepper paste, kimchi, and fermented fish sauce. This one probably held a liquid of some sort - perhaps wine.

Provenance: ex Ashland University Museum, Ashland, Ohio, USA

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.

#164844
Condition Report: Minor chips at base else intact and excellent.

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